A newly admitted patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is speaking loudly and demanding attention
A nurse assures the patient that the staff is always willing to listen and will help in any way possible but that the patient will need to speak more slowly and softly in order to be understood. The nurse is demonstrating an example of: a. necessary aggression with a difficult patient.
b. effective, patient-directed therapeutic use of self.
c. implementing therapeutic patience when providing patient care.
d. patient education regarding effective nurse-patient communication.
B
The most valuable resource of a nurse is the ability to use one's self to help others. To ensure the most effective use of self, it is important to be aware of personal stress that can interfere with one's ability to communicate therapeutically with patients.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)