As the client and nurse move from the orientation stage to the ...

[DyllonKazuo]

As the client and nurse move from the orientation stage to the working stage of the therapeutic relationship, which is the nurse's most therapeutic statement?
 
  A. I want to assure you that I will maintain your confidentiality.
  B. A long-term goal for someone your age would be to develop better job skills.
  C. Which identified problems would you like for us to initially address?
  D. I think first we need to focus on your relationship issues.

Question 2

According to Peplau, which nursing intervention is most appropriate when the nurse is functioning in the role of a surrogate?
 
  A. The nurse functions as a nurturing parent in order to build a trusting relationship.
  B. The nurse plays cards with a small group of clients.
  C. The nurse discusses childhood events that may affect personality development.
  D. The nurse provides a safe social environment.

[k2629]

Answer to Question 1

C
When moving on a continuum from the orientation to working phase of the nurseclient relationship, the client's identified goals are addressed through mutual therapeutic work to promote client behavioral change.

Answer to Question 2

A
According to Peplau, when a client is acutely ill, he or she may incur the role of infant or child, while the nurse is perceived as the mother surrogate.

[DyllonKazuo]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bigsis44]

Excellent