The nurse plans to have a therapeutic communication with the ...

[jhjkgdfhk]

The nurse plans to have a therapeutic communication with the client. To begin that therapeutic communication the nurse must first establish _________________ with the client.
 
  ANS:

Question 2

To practice effectively in mental health, the nurse should be able to:
 
  A.
  Solve his or her own personal problems without assistance from others.
  B.
  Comfortably point out the patient shortcomings and provide advice about how to improve.
  C.
  Bring patients and coworkers into compliance with societal rules and norms.
  D.
  Demonstrate therapeutic communication.

[Pswine]

Answer to Question 1

rapport
Rapport implies there is mutual understanding and trust. The communication can be both verbal and nonverbal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Good communication skills are essential for working in mental health. Good communication skills center around being able to promote open communication with such techniques as good listening, use of open-ended questions, and appropriate use of silence to be therapeutic.

[jhjkgdfhk]

Excellent

[daiying98]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it