Chapter 8: Therapeutic Relationships (Objectives)

Question 1

compare and contrast a personal relationship, and a therapeutic relationships regarding purpose, focus, communication styles and goals

Question 2

explore qualities that foster a therapeutic nurse-patient relationships

Question 3

describe legal, ethical, and professional boundaries, along with boundary crossings, violations, and sexual misconduct

Question 4

identify the influence of transference and countertransference on boundary blurring

Question 5

discuss the influences of different values and cultural beliefs on the therapeutic relationships

Question 6

explain peplaus four phases of the nurse-patient relationship

Question 7

define and discuss the roles of genuineness, empathy, and positive regard on the part of the nurse in a nurse- patient relationship

Question 8

identify the use of attending behaviors such as eye contact, body language, and vocal qualities