Which personal element important for communication is most vital to a successful interaction with a client who is menacing and threatening violence on the unit?
1. Awareness of unresolved family issues
2. Understanding motivation for helping
3. Having one's own emotions under control
4. Ability to be collegial in interactions
ANS: 3
Such a situation can be frightening. Being in control of one's emotions permits the nurse to communicate effectively while maintaining therapeutic control of the situation and focusing on client needs rather then self-needs. The other options are of lesser importance in this particular scenario.
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