A psychiatric–mental health nurse has identified a suitable location in which to conduct a client interview. Which of the following seating arrangements in the room is likely to be the least threatening to the psychiatric–mental health client?
A) Sitting at an angle, 4 to 5 feet apart
B) Sitting face to face, 4 to 5 feet apart
C) Sitting at an angle, 1 to 2 feet apart
D) Sitting face to face, 1 to 2 feet apart
Ans: A
Feedback:
It is generally accepted that the least threatening arrangement is to sit at an angle to the client rather than face to face (MacKinnon et al., 2006; Sommers-Flanagan, 2003; Shea, 1998). Proximity to client is also a consideration. In general, 4 to 5 feet apart is what most clinician trainees identify as a comfortable seating arrangement (Shea, 1998).
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