Question

a nurse and a newly licensed nurse in a mental health facility are discussing their roles related to therapy. which of the following interventions should the nurse discuss with the newly licensed nurse?

ensuring a therapeutic nurse - client relationship with those on the unit

leading family group therapy sessions

giving clients medications before each therapy session

instructing the clients to select which types of therapy they would like to use

Explanation:

In mental health nursing, establishing a therapeutic nurse - client relationship is a fundamental role. Leading family group therapy sessions (usually requires more specialized training beyond basic nursing), giving medications before each session (not a routine pre - therapy intervention in all cases and more about medication administration timing rather than core therapy - related role), and instructing clients to select therapy types (therapists or multi - disciplinary teams often guide this based on client needs, not just nurses) are not as central as the therapeutic relationship. The therapeutic relationship forms the basis for effective mental health care and therapy within the nursing scope.

Answer:

Ensuring a therapeutic nurse-client relationship with those on the unit