NUR 2488 Mental Health Nursing
Mental Health Exam 1
A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The client reports, "I'm
coughing because I have that cold that everyone has been getting." The nurse should
identify that the client is using which defense mechanism?
- Denial
What are the essential conditions for relationship establishment?
- 1. Rapport
- 2. Trust
- 3. Respect
- 4. Genuineness
- 5. Empathy
Rapport
- Getting acquainted is a primary task n relationship development. A non -
judgmental approach is taken.
Trust
- The nurse must possess a sense of self-confidence. A sense of warmth and
caring is conveyed to the client. Be honest and keep promises.
Respect
- To show respect is to believe in the dignity and worth of an individual
regardless of unacceptable behavior.
Genuineness
- This refers to the nurse's ability to be open, honest, and "real" when
interacting with a client.
Empathy
- Understanding from the client's point of view, but remaining emotionally
separate is necessary.
Therapeutic Relationship steps:
- 1. Pre-interaction
- 2. Orientation
- 3. Working
- 4. Termination
Pre-interaction
- Obtaining information about the client
Examining one's feelings
Orientation
- Introduction
Working
- Promote client insight and perception of reality
- Problem-solving
- Evaluate progress toward established goals
Termination phase
- Conclusion to the relationship
The mental health assessment includes:
- Mental health status
General description:
1. Appearance
2. Motor activity
3. Speech patterns
4. Attitude
5. Emotions
6. Affect
7. Thought process
8. Cognitive ability.
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