An angry client on an inpatient unit approaches a nurse, stating, "Someone took my lunch! People need to respect others, and you need to do something about this now!" The nurse's response should be guided by which basic assumption of milieu therapy?
A. Conflict should be avoided at all costs on inpatient psychiatric units.
B. Conflict should be resolved by the nursing staff.
C. Every interaction is an opportunity for therapeutic intervention.
D. Conflict resolution should be addressed only during group therapy.
ANS: C
The nurse's response should be guided by the basic assumption that every interaction is an opportunity for therapeutic intervention. The nurse can utilize milieu therapy to effect behavioral change and improve psychological health and functioning.
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