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Cancel anytime. Therapeutic relationshipThe relationship develops through various stages. There are four phases of a therapeutic relationship through which the relationship between nurse and patient develops.
Four phases of therapeutic relationship as follows:
1. Preinteraction phaseThe Preinteraction phase starts when the nurse is given the responsibility to start a therapeutic relationship with a patient. It also includes the thought process, planning, and feeling of a nurse before the first meeting with the patient. Nurses responsibility in preinteraction phase
Problems found in preinteraction phase
Nurses can take the help of senior experienced nurses to overcome anxiety, analyze self and identify the limitations. 2. Introductory/Orientation PhaseIt is the first meeting of the nurse with her client (patient). In this phase, the main goal of nurses is to find out the cause of patients seeking help. Nurses responsibility in Introductory/Orientation Phase
Problems found in Orientation Phase
3. Working PhaseMost of the therapeutic interventional activities carried out in this phase. Nurse and patient act as a team to identify stressors of the patient and promote the development of insight. Nurses responsibility in working Phase
Problems found in working Phase
4. Termination PhaseIt is the most important phase of the relationship. The main aim of this phase is to bring a therapeutic end to the termination phase. Nurses responsibility in termination phase
Problems found in termination phase
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ConclusionNurse and patients go through various phases of therapeutic relationship. It helps them to understand each other, identify the problems of the patient, and the problem is solved through mutual understanding. It also increases patients satisfaction and reduces anxiety during a hospital stay. Frequently asked questionsWhat are the 4 phases of therapeutic relationship?Four phases of therapeutic relationship are like followings: What is pre interaction phase in therapeutic relationship?The Preinteraction phase starts when the nurse is given the responsibility to start a therapeutic relationship with a patient. It also includes the thought process, planning, and feeling of a nurse before the first meeting with the patient. What are the problems arise during pre interaction phase?Problems of pre interaction phase are To effectively analyze self. How to overcome pre interaction phase problems?Nurses can take the help of senior experienced nurses to overcome anxiety, analyze self and identify the limitations. What is orientation phase?It is the first meeting of the nurse with her client (patient). In this phase, the main goal of nurses is to find out the cause of patients seeking help. What are the nurses responsibility in orientation phase?Nurses establish rapport, gain trust and create a familiar
situation in which the patient accepts the nurse. What are the problems may arise in orientation phase?Both nurse and patient may have problems accepting each other as a unique individual. What is working phase?Most of the therapeutic interventional activities carried out in this phase. Nurse and patient act as a team to identify stressors of the patient and promote the development of insight. What is termination phase?It is the most important phase of the relationship. The main aim of this phase is to bring a therapeutic end to the termination phase. What are the nurses responsibility in working phase?Gather more and more data of the patient to explore the stressors. Which phase of the helping relationship is the nurse exhibiting when reviewing the patient's medical and nursing history?Which phase of the helping relationship is the nurse performing? The phase before meeting a patient is the preinteraction phase. Reviewing available data, such as the medical and nursing history, is included in the preinteraction phase.
Which phase of the helping relationship is the nurse exhibiting?The working phase of a helping relationship involves nurses working together with clients to set their goals, and encourage them to solve their problems and express their feelings. This phase also involves helping the clients take actions to meet their goals.
During which phase of the nursing process would the nurse identify factors that influenced the outcome of patient treatment?In the evaluation phase, the nurse compares the actual and expected outcomes and identifies the factors that influenced the patient outcomes.
Which communication technique is the nurse using when he or she comments on positive aspects of a patients behavior and response?Sharing observations involves commenting on observations such as the looks, sounds, or actions of the patient. While interacting with a patient, the nurse comments on positive aspects of the patient's behavior and response.
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