Select the best description of therapeutic use of self to provide ...

[j.rubin]

Select the best description of therapeutic use of self to provide to a new psychiatric nurse.
 
  a. Most nurses have caring personalities that equip them to be helpful to patients.
  b. It's mostly about using good verbal and nonverbal communication, objectivity, genuineness, and empathy.
  c. It means that you keep yourself at a distance so you are not affected by patients' problems and emotions.
  d. The most important aspect of practice is when and how much to touch, as well as when to listen and give advice.

Question 2

A parent is admitted to a chemical dependency treatment unit. The patient's spouse and adolescent children attend a family session. What is the priority assessment question to ask family members?
 
  a. What changes are most important to you?
  b. How are feelings expressed in your family?
  c. What types of family education would benefit your family?
  d. Can you identify a long-term goal for improved functioning?

[abctaiwan]

Answer to Question 1

B
The correct answer lists several of the components of therapeutic use of self. The other options provide less information for the new nurse to use to continue to develop skills.

Answer to Question 2

B
It is important to understand family characteristics in both the family of origin and the present family. The other questions are related more to outcome identification and planning intervention, neither of which should be attempted until assessment is complete.

[j.rubin]

Excellent

[nyrave]

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