Which is most suggestive that a nurse has a nontherapeutic relationship with a patient and family?
a. Staff is concerned about the nurse's actions with the patient and family.
b. Staff assignments allow the nurse to care for same patient and family over an extended time.
c. Nurse is able to withdraw emotionally when emotional overload occurs but still remains committed.
d. Nurse uses teaching skills to instruct patient and family rather than doing everything for them.
ANS: A
An important clue to a nontherapeutic staff-patient relationship is concern of other staff members. Allowing the nurse to care for the same patient over time would be therapeutic for the patient and family. Nurses who are able to somewhat withdraw emotionally can protect themselves while providing therapeutic care. Nurses using teaching skills to instruct patient and family will assist in transitioning the child and family to self-care.
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