Task description:
This assessment will assist you in using your professional and clinical judgement to think like nurses working in a mental health setting and/or in relation to the mental health needs of people regardless of the setting. In doing so, you will demonstrate your understanding of the following:
- Stigma and principles of cultural safety.
- How to engage a person in a therapeutic relationship.
- Provision of trauma informed care.
Assessment Questions
1. Stigma and cultural safety
a) From the information provided in the scenario above, identify and briefly explain what stigma Renae is likely to be experiencing, or be concerned about experiencing, when seeking medical support for her pregnancy i.e. seeking help.
b) You are the nurse allocated to Renae. Considering the importance of self-awareness and minimising stigma, explain what the nurse can do when providing care to ensure Renae receives culturally safe care that is therapeutic to her mental health.
2. Therapeutic relationship
Discuss why developing a therapeutic relationship is a priority in caring for Renae. Identify and discuss strategies for developing the therapeutic relationship with Renae.
3. Trauma informed care
Given Renae’s history of trauma and feelings of dis-trust with the healthcare team, identify what trauma informed care principles would benefit Renae’s care. For each give an example of how the nurse can practise these.