A patient is receiving care in a psychiatric–mental health facility that utilizes traditional milieu therapy. Which of the following components of milieu therapy prioritizes the provision of encouragement and positive feedback to the patient?
A) Validation
B) Structure
C) Containment
D) Involvement
Ans: B
Feedback:
Traditional milieu therapy consists of containment, support, validation, structure, and involvement (Gunderson, 1978). Providing support is essential to a positive nurse–client
relationship. Nurses offer clients encouragement, praise, and positive feedback.
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