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how to work on a children and adolescent for psychiatric nurse?
The psychiatric nurse who works on a children and adolescent unit will be responsible for caring for children who have mental and personality disorders that lead to disruptive behavior. Behavior can be controlled by using the following strategies: • Create a token environment: A token environment is one where acceptable behavior is rewarded with a […]
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Therapeutic relationship between a patient and nurse
A therapeutic relationship is a relationship between a patient and nurse that provides the framework to help the patient resolve clinical problems using interpersonal communication techniques. The psychiatric nurse must establish the therapeutic relationship as a clinical relationship and not friendship. At times there can be a blur in the relationship, especially in an inpatient […]
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