A New Nurse Asks the Mentor,"How Can I Be Sure

question 35

Multiple Choice

A new nurse asks the mentor,"How can I be sure I'm developing a therapeutic environment for my unit?" The mentor uses as a basis for the response the fact that a therapeutic milieu is characterized by:

• A) Rigid adherence to timelines and unit routine
• B) Relaxation of boundaries when doing so is accepted by all
• C) The focus of the staff is directed to the most critically disturbed patients
• D) Specific patient-centered goals are established mutually by patient and staff

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