ROLES OF THE NURSE IN THE PSYCHIATRIC SETTING Flashcards
1
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Creates a therapeutic environment.
A
Ward Manager
2
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Assists the patient to feel comfortable with others.
A
Socializing Agent
3
Q
Listens to the patient’s verbalizations.
A
Counselor
4
Q
Assists the patient in the performance of activities of daily living.
A
Parent Surrogate
5
Q
Enables the patient and his relatives to know their rights and responsibilities.
A
Patient Advocate
6
Q
Assists the patient to learn more adaptive ways of coping.
A
Teacher
7
Q
Facilitates the performance of nursing procedures.
A
Technician
8
Q
Explores the patient’s needs, problems, and concerns through varied therapeutic means.
A
Therapist
9
Q
Enables the patient to distinguish objective reality and subjective reality.
A
Reality Base
10
Q
Acts as a symbol of health by serving as an example of healthful living.
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Healthy Role Model
