To plan care for a patient with a psychiatric disorder, the nurse keeps in mind that the primary nursing role related to therapeutic activities is:
a. Assisting the patient in accomplishing the activity
b. Ensuring that the patient will comply with the rules of the activity
c. Ensuring that the patient can accomplish the activity in a timely manner
d. Providing a support system for the patient if they fail to complete the activity
ANS: A
The nurse's role in therapeutic activities is that of a professional observer and participant who works with the therapist to enhance the patient's capabilities and functioning within the pa-rameters of the assigned activity. Assuring accomplishment, compliance, or providing failure support are not nursing roles.
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