Therapeutic Nurse-Patient Relationship in Psychiatric Nursing
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What is the primary goal of the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?

  • To develop a long-term friendship with the patient
  • To prescribe medication for the patient's condition
  • To achieve mutually agreed upon goals directed at learning and growth promotion (correct)
  • To educate the patient on medical terminology

    • According to Travelbee, what is necessary for a therapeutic relationship to occur?

  • The nurse must have a medical degree
  • The nurse must haveyears of experience
  • The patient must be highly motivated
  • Each individual must perceive the other as a human being (correct)

    • What is a characteristic of a therapeutic relationship?

  • The goal is mutually agreed upon by the nurse and patient (correct)
  • The nurse dictates the goals of the relationship
  • The patient is treated as an illness rather than a person
  • The nurse is the only one who decides the plan of care

    • What is the focus of the problem-solving model in therapeutic relationships?

    <p>Bringing about change in the patient's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of the nurse-patient interaction in a therapeutic relationship?

    <p>The nurse and patient engage in a mutual and respectful interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?

    <p>The patient demonstrates more adaptive coping strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary drawback of a sympathetic response in a nurse-patient relationship?

    <p>It leads to a loss of objectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic that distinguishes therapeutic relationships from social relationships?

    <p>They are always focused on the health-care needs of the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theorist believed that many emotional problems were closely related to difficulties with interpersonal relationships?

    <p>Sullivan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?

    <p>To help the patient resolve health-related problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary intervention used by psychiatric nurses in various psychiatric mental health settings?

    <p>Interpersonal relationship development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an essential component of forming therapeutic relationships?

    <p>Genuineness and respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the orientation phase in the therapeutic interpersonal relationship?

    <p>To establish trust and formulate a contract for intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may affect a nurse's ability to care for individual patients?

    <p>The nurse's preconceptions and attitudes from prior experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary means by which the nursing process is implemented?

    <p>The therapeutic interpersonal relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the preinteraction phase of the therapeutic interpersonal relationship?

    <p>The nurse obtains available information about the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential source of information about the patient during the preinteraction phase?

    <p>The patient's medical chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential challenge for a nurse when working with a patient with a specific condition?

    <p>The nurse's ambivalent feelings about the patient's condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Therapeutic Nurse-Patient Relationship

    • The primary goal of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship is to promote the patient's health and well-being.
    • According to Travelbee, a therapeutic relationship occurs when there is mutual respect, empathy, and genuineness between the nurse and patient.
    • A therapeutic relationship is purposeful and goal-oriented, focusing on the patient's needs.
    • The problem-solving model in therapeutic relationships focuses on identifying and resolving the patient's problems.
    • Nurses should be attentive to the patient's verbal and nonverbal communication.
    • Improved physical and emotional health is the result of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship.
    • Sympathetic responses are a potential drawback in a nurse-patient relationship because they can focus on the nurse's feelings rather than the patient's needs.
    • Professional boundaries clearly distinguish therapeutic relationships from social relationships.
    • Harry Stack Sullivan believed that many emotional problems were closely related to difficulties with interpersonal relationships.
    • Improved mental health and functioning is the primary goal of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship.
    • Therapeutic communication is the primary intervention used by psychiatric nurses in various settings.
    • Trust is an essential component of forming therapeutic relationships.
    • Establishing rapport and building trust is the primary goal of the orientation phase in the therapeutic interpersonal relationship.
    • Personal biases and values can affect a nurse's ability to care for individual patients.
    • Therapeutic communication is the primary means by which the nursing process is implemented.
    • Gathering information about the patient occurs during the preinteraction phase of the therapeutic interpersonal relationship.
    • Medical records are a potential source of information about the patient during the preinteraction phase.
    • A potential challenge for a nurse when working with a patient with a specific condition is maintaining objectivity and addressing the patient's needs professionally.

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    This quiz explores the concept of therapeutic nurse-patient relationships in psychiatric and mental health nursing, including goal-oriented interactions and Travelbee's expansion of Peplau's theory.

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