Chapter 8 Milieu Therapy

Question 1

Goal of Milieu therapy

Answer 1

Manipulate the environment so that all aspects of the pts hospital stay are therapeutic

Question 2

Peer pressure

Answer 2

can be a useful tool in therapy

Question 3

Role of the Nurse

Answer 3

use the nursing process, manage therapeutic environment 24/7
meet physiological needs
medication
relationship development
let limits on unacceptable behavior
education