During the pre-interaction phase of the nurse-patient relationship, when dealing with potentially assaultive clients, the normal initial reaction for healthcare providers is to display empathy towards the patient. This phase occurs before actual contact with the client, where the nurse prepares mentally and emotionally for the interaction. Empathy involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another person, which is crucial in psychiatric nursing. Even when faced with challenging or potentially dangerous situations, the therapeutic approach requires the nurse to maintain empathy and try to understand what the client might be experiencing that leads to aggressive behavior. This empathetic stance helps the nurse approach the situation therapeutically rather than defensively, setting the foundation for a therapeutic relationship. It demonstrates professional maturity and therapeutic orientation essential for effective psychiatric nursing practice.

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Zambia

• ivwananji siwale – 29 pts

• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Nursing Care for Acute and Chronic Psychosis
• Reminiscence Therapy
• Positive and Negative Symptoms