Which of the following best describes Peplau's theory on therapeutic use of self?
a. Putting patients' needs ahead of your own
b. Providing excellent clinical skills to improve patients' health status
c. Using excellent interpersonal skills to help patients improve their health status
d. Self-protection through avoidance of a relationship with the patient
ANS: C
A
"Putting patients' needs ahead of your own" is not the best answer because although it is true that the patient's needs, not the nurse's, are met during the therapeutic relationship, nurses should not necessarily put all patient needs ahead of their own.
B
The theory focuses on therapeutic communication, not clinical skills.
C
Peplau's theory described "using one's personality and communication skills to help patients improve their health status" as therapeutic use of self.
D
The focus is the patient, not the nurse.
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