Author Question: Which is most suggestive that a nurse has a nontherapeutic relationship with a patient and family? ... (Read 74 times)

ahriuashd · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which is most suggestive that a nurse has a nontherapeutic relationship with a patient and family?

a. Staff is concerned about the nurse's actions with the patient and family.
b. Staff assignments allow the nurse to care for same patient and family over an extended time.
c. Nurse is able to withdraw emotionally when emotional overload occurs but still remains committed.
d. Nurse uses teaching skills to instruct patient and family rather than doing everything for them.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing an in-service education to staff about atraumatic care for pediatric patients. Which intervention should the nurse include?

a. Prepare the child for separation from parents during hospitalization by reviewing a video.
b. Prepare the child before any unfamiliar treatment or procedure by demonstrating on a stuffed animal.
c. Help the child accept the loss of control associated with hospitalization.
d. Help the child accept pain that is connected with a treatment or procedure.

shaquita · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
An important clue to a nontherapeutic staff-patient relationship is concern of other staff members. Allowing the nurse to care for the same patient over time would be therapeutic for the patient and family. Nurses who are able to somewhat withdraw emotionally can protect themselves while providing therapeutic care. Nurses using teaching skills to instruct patient and family will assist in transitioning the child and family to self-care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Preparing the child for any unfamiliar treatments, controlling pain, allowing privacy, providing play activities for expression of fear and aggression, providing choices, and respecting cultural differences are components of atraumatic care. In the provision of atraumatic care, the separation of child from parents during hospitalization is minimized. The nurse should promote a sense of control for the child. Preventing and minimizing bodily injury and pain are major components of atraumatic care.