Psychosocial Integrity
Psychosocial Integrity addresses the emotional, mental, and social needs of clients experiencing stress, crisis, mental illness, or loss. The nurse uses therapeutic communication, ensures safety, and supports coping and grief.
Therapeutic Communication
Therapeutic communication builds trust and helps clients express feelings. The nurse uses empathy, open-ended questions, and silence while avoiding blocks such as false reassurance.
Mental Health Conditions
The nurse cares for clients with mood, anxiety, psychotic, and eating disorders, tailoring interventions to the condition. Physiological stability may take priority in some disorders.
Crisis and Safety
The nurse assesses for suicide, violence, and substance withdrawal, placing safety first. Direct assessment guides protective action.
Coping and Grief
The nurse supports clients and families through loss using knowledge of grief stages and coping mechanisms. Presence and honest communication aid coping.
Cognitive and Behavioral Alterations
The nurse distinguishes and manages delirium, dementia, and behavioral changes with supportive, consistent care. Environmental strategies reduce agitation.
Last updated: July 2026