Question 1

Which client statement indicates that termination of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship has been handled successfully?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I know I can count on you for continued support." 
B)  "I am looking forward to discharge, but I am surprised that we will no longer work together." 
C)  "Reviewing the changes that have happened during our time together has helped me put things in perspective." 
D)  "I don't know how comfortable I will feel when talking to someone else." 
A)  "I know I can count on you for continued support." 
B)  "I am looking forward to discharge, but I am surprised that we will no longer work together." 
C)  "Reviewing the changes that have happened during our time together has helped me put things in perspective." 
D)  "I don't know how comfortable I will feel when talking to someone else."

Question 2

What is the main goal of the working phase of the nurse-client therapeutic relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Role modeling to improve interaction with others 
B)  Resolution of the client's problems 
C)  Using therapeutic communication to clarify perceptions 
D)  Helping the client access outpatient treatment 
A)  Role modeling to improve interaction with others 
B)  Resolution of the client's problems 
C)  Using therapeutic communication to clarify perceptions 
D)  Helping the client access outpatient treatment

Question 3

Which client response should a nurse expect during the working phase of the nurse-client relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  The client gains insight and incorporates alternative behaviors. 
B)  The client and nurse establish rapport and mutually develop treatment goals. 
C)  The client explores feelings related to reentering the community. 
D)  The client explores personal strengths and weaknesses that impact behaviors. 
A)  The client gains insight and incorporates alternative behaviors. 
B)  The client and nurse establish rapport and mutually develop treatment goals. 
C)  The client explores feelings related to reentering the community. 
D)  The client explores personal strengths and weaknesses that impact behaviors.

Exam 7: Relationship Development

Which client statement indicates that termination of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship has been handled successfully?

What is the main goal of the working phase of the nurse-client therapeutic relationship?

Which client response should a nurse expect during the working phase of the nurse-client relationship?

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