Therapeutic Use of Self Involves

question 18

Multiple Choice

Therapeutic use of self involves

• A) forming a relationship based on the nurse's knowledge, attitudes, and skills to communicate effectively.
• B) providing a safe environment based on the use of environmental manipulation and verbal limit setting.
• C) evaluation of nurse-patient interactions and the creation of social alliances.
• D) determining whether it is necessary to listen to the patient and provide feedback.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Process

The series of steps by which individuals select, organize, and interpret sensory stimuli into a meaningful and coherent picture of the world.

Attitudes

Attitudes are predisposed responses, either positive or negative, towards ideas, objects, people, or situations, based on personal beliefs, feelings, and experiences.

Emotional Experiences

Intense feelings that arise from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others, influencing behavior and perception.

Physical Work

Labor that primarily requires physical effort, strength, and stamina, often involving manual tasks as opposed to mental work.