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Description of Phase:
This phase sets the tone for the rest of the relationship of the patient and the
nurse. It is also called the introductory phase or prehelping phase. During this initial
encounter, the client and the nurse closely observe each other and form judgement
about the other's behavior. The three stages of this phase are opening the
relationship,clarifying the problem, and structuring and formulating the contract. Other
inpostant task of this phase include getting to know each other and developing a degree
of trust.
Objectives:
-Contract setting.
-Believe the nurse will try to understand and respect their curtural values and beliefs.
-Feel comfortable talking with the nurse ablout feelings and sensitive issues.
-Gather personal data, chief complaint, History of present illness, previous illness, Past
medical history and Family history.
Description of Phase:
During the working phase, the nurse and the client begin to view each other as
unique individuals. They begin to appreciate this uniqueness and care about each other.
It has two major stages: exploring and understanding thoughts and feelings, and
facilitating and taking action. The nurse helps the client to explore thoughts, feelings,
and actions and helps the client plan a program of action to meet preestablished goals.
Objectives:
-Explore problems, overcome resistance, learning and practicing new coping skills ansd
new way of thinking, developing helping behaviors.
-Explore and understand thoughts and feelings by having skills like Empathetic listening
and responding,Genuiness, Respect,Concreteness and Confrontation.