A psychiatric technician says, "Common sense is the most important part of working with people who have mental illness. Theories are just something to fill up textbooks."
The nurse wants to educate the technician by identifying which common use of Sullivan's theory?
a. The method nurses use to determine the best sequence for nursing actions
b. The ongoing use of restraint and seclusion as behavior-management tools
c. The structure of the therapeutic milieu of most behavioral health units
d. Assessment tools based on age-appropriate versus arrested behaviors
C
The structure of the therapeutic environment has as foci an accepting atmosphere and provision of opportunities for practicing interpersonal skills. Both constructs are directly attributable to Sullivan's theory of interpersonal relationships. Sullivan's interpersonal theory did not specifically consider use of restraint or seclusion. Assessment based on developmental level is more the result of Erikson's theories. Sequencing nursing actions based on patient priority needs is related to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
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