Nursing 1103W Lecture 10: Lecture 10- Therapeutic Relationships- Caring, Helping & Other Elements
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Interpersonal or therapeutic or helping relationships. The college of nurses of ontario, professional standards. The college of nurses of ontario, components of the nurse- . Nurse- client relationships are referred to in various ways. Lecture 10: therapeutic relationships: caring, helping & other. Characteristics of a helping relationship. An intellectual and emotional bond between the nurse and the client and is focused on the client. Respects the client as an individual + confidential. Focuses on the client"s well- being. Based on mutual trust, respect, and acceptance (2006) Therapeutic nursing services contribute to the client"s health and well- being. Client relationship (2006: trust. Critical because the client is in a vulnerable position. Important that a nurse keep promises to a client. If trust is breached, it becomes difficult to re- establish: respect. Can also involve psychological, spiritual and social elements that are identified in the plan of care. Access to the client"s personal information: empathy.