Psychosocial Integrity
Psychosocial Integrity addresses the emotional, mental, and social needs of clients experiencing stress, loss, mental health conditions, or crisis. It covers therapeutic communication, coping, grief, crisis and safety, cultural sensitivity, and support for clients and families. The LPN/LVN uses supportive techniques and reports concerning findings to the RN.
Therapeutic Communication
Effective communication helps clients express feelings and builds a trusting relationship. Certain techniques encourage sharing while others block it.
Coping and Stress
Clients use various strategies to manage stress, some adaptive and some harmful. The nurse reinforces healthy coping and identifies maladaptive patterns.
Grief and Loss
Clients and families move through grief in individual ways when facing loss or terminal illness. Recognizing grief responses guides supportive care.
Crisis and Safety
Clients in crisis, including those at risk for suicide or experiencing abuse, require immediate assessment and protection. Safety is always the priority.
Cultural and Spiritual Support
Respecting cultural and spiritual values improves trust and adherence to care. The nurse individualizes communication and decision-making support.
Last updated: November 2026
Trong sách hướng dẫn NCLEX-PN: 55 câu luyện tập kèm giải thích, ngay trong sách. Luyện tập ở đây vẫn miễn phí.