TOPIC: NURSE – PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

• BASIC ELEMENTS OF THE NURSE – PATIENT RELATIONSHIP:

  T - Trust R - Rapport U - Unconditional positive regard S - Setting limits T - Therapeutic Communication

  HOW TO TERMINATE?

  • Make the necessary referral
  • Encourage expression of feelings.
  • Focus on future oriented topics.
  • Gradually decrease interaction time.

  WHEN TO TERMINATE? Goals have been met; Patient is emotionally stable; Patient exhibits independence; and Patient can cope with separation anxiety, fear, and loss.