A new nurse asks the mentor,"How can I be sure I'm developing a therapeutic environment for my unit?" The mentor uses as a basis for the response the fact that a therapeutic milieu is characterized by:

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Factors that determine the therapeutic effectiveness of the social environment includes the presence of two-way communication between the patients and the members of the multidisciplinary team for purposes of goal setting.In a therapeutic relationship,boundaries are established early and maintained throughout and although adherence to routine is important,there is room for adjustment when it benefits the therapeutic nature of the milieu.Although short-term attention may require focus on the patient in crisis,attention of the staff is equally shared.

A New Nurse Asks the Mentor,"How Can I Be Sure