The nurse is engaging a client in the introductory phase of the ...

[j.rubin]

The nurse is engaging a client in the introductory phase of the helping relationship. Which stages will be completed during this phase?
 
  1. Opening the relationship
  2. Clarifying the problem
  3. Structuring and formulating the contract
  4. Planning before the interview
  5. Understanding thoughts and feelings

Question 2

During an interaction between a nurse and client, the nurse conveys respect and an attitude that shows the nurse takes the client's opinions seriously. In which stage of the working relationship are the nurse and client engaged?
 
  1. Exploring and understanding thoughts and feelings
  2. Facilitating and taking action
  3. Confrontation
  4. Concreteness

[thall411]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Rationale 1: The introductory phase, also referred to as the orientation phase or prehelping phase, sets the tone for the rest of the relationship. The relationship opens during this phase.
Rationale 2: The introductory phase, also referred to as the orientation phase or prehelping phase, sets the tone for the rest of the relationship. Clarifying the problem occurs during this phase.
Rationale 3: The introductory phase, also referred to as the orientation phase or prehelping phase, sets the tone for the rest of the relationship. Structuring and formulating the contract occurs during this phase.
Rationale 4: Planning before the interview is part of the preinteraction phase.
Rationale 5: Understanding thoughts and feelings occurs during the working phase of the helping relationship.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The working phase has two major stages. Exploring and understanding thoughts and feelings would occur during the working relationship.
Rationale 2: Conveying respect and an attitude that demonstrates the client's opinions are being taken seriously would not be completed during the facilitating and taking action phase.
Rationale 3: Confrontation is a skill required for the first phase.
Rationale 4: Concreteness is a skill required for the first phase.