Hildegar E. Peplau: Theory of Interpersonal Relations in Nursing

Question 1

This model describes the structural concepts of the interpersonal process, which are the phases of the nurse-patient relationship. (influenced by Henry Stack Sullivan, Abraham Maslow, and more)

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Theory: Interpersonal Relations in Nursing

Question 2

The Four Phases of the N-P Relationship

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Orientation Phase
Working Phase
Exploitation
Resolution Phase

Question 3

– patient identifies with those who can help him or her (Relatedness)
- The nurse and patient continue to clarify each other’s perceptions and expectations.

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A. Identification

Question 4

– the patient attempts to derive full value from what he or she is offered through the relationship. (The nurse has the advantage in information sharing, they aid the patient in exploiting all avenue of help)

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Exploitation

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the patient gradually puts aside old goals and adopts new goals. (A process in which the patient frees himself from identification with the nurse.)

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Resolution phase

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: receives the client in the same way one meets a stranger in other life situations. Provides an accepting climate that builds trust.

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Stranger

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one who imparts knowledge in reference to a need or interest.

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Teacher

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one who provides specific needed information that aids in the understanding of a problem or a new situation.

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Resource person

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helps to understand and integrate the meaning of current life circumstances; provides guidance and encouragement to make changes.

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Counselor

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helps to clarify domains of dependence, interdependence, and independence and acts on the client’s behalf as an advocate.

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Surrogate

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helps client assume maximum responsibility for meeting treatment goals in a mutually satisfying way.

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Leader

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man who is an organism that lives in an unstable equilibrium.

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Person

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– existing forces outside the organism and in the context of culture.

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Environment

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– a word symbol that implies forward movement of personality and other ongoing human processes in the direction of creative, constructive, productive, personal, and community living.

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Health

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– defined as a significant, therapeutic, interpersonal process.

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Nursing