Which of the following should be achieved first in establishing ...

[torybrooks]

Which of the following should be achieved first in establishing the nurse-client relationship?
 
  a. Trust
  b. Empathy
  c. Mutuality
  d. Empowerment

Question 2

A primary difference between a therapeutic helping relationship and a social relationship is
 
  a. enjoyment.
  b. amount of listening.
  c. worth to participants.
  d. the focus.

[mistyjohnson]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Establishing trust is the foundation in all relationships. The development of a sense of interpersonal trust, a sense of feeling safe, is the keystone in the nurse-client relationship. Empathy is used by the nurse after trust is established. Mutuality is important in establishing client goals. Empowerment occurs when the client actively participates in his or her care plan.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Therapeutic helping relationships have a specific purpose and health-related goal. Enjoyment, amount of listening, and worth to participants can occur in both types of relationships.