Author Question: The student nurse is planning to initiate a therapeutic relationship with a client. Which ... (Read 94 times)

leo leo · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The student nurse is planning to initiate a therapeutic relationship with a client. Which interven-tion should she plan to incorporate in their interactions?

1. Becoming subjectively involved
2. Mutually sharing ideas and experiences
3. Giving and receiving friendship equally
4. Encouraging the client to choose a topic for discussion

Question 2

An expected outcome of the nurse's attempts to maintain objectivity in a therapeutic relationship with a client is:

1. Personally identifying with the client
2. Processing information based on facts
3. Subjectively determining the client's needs
4. Using intellectualization to remain separate from the client

Kdiggy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
Encouraging the client to choose the topic for discussion maintains a client-centered focus. This is desirable and in keeping with accepted principles for therapeutic nurse-client relationships. The other responses are components of a social, rather than a therapeutic, relationship.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
Expected outcomes of maintaining objectivity would be positive. Only option 2 is a positive outcome. Options 1, 3, and 4 are negative outcomes.