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Caiter2013 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse is concerned that a client will not be able to trust her enough to establish a therapeutic relationship. Which action will best facilitate the development of trust?

1. Responding positively to the client's demands
2. Following through with what was promised
3. Clarifying with the client when in doubt
4. Staying with the client for the entire shift

Question 2

A new nurse asks the mentor, How can I be sure I'm not developing a social relationship with a client? The mentor uses as a basis for the response the fact that in a therapeutic relationship:

1. The focus is shared equally between the participants
2. Absence of boundaries is generally accepted
3. Time constraints do not apply
4. A specific client-centered goal is established

sierrahalpin · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
Being consistent in keeping one's word implies that the nurse is trustworthy and does what is agreed upon. 1. This action is nontherapeutic. Instead, the client will need to learn new tech-niques for meeting her needs. 3. Clarification is important but is not the best method for promot-ing trust. 4. Trust is better served by shorter contacts at agreed-upon intervals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
In a therapeutic relationship the focus is on the client, boundaries are established early and main-tained throughout, definite beginning and ending times are established, and the relationship has a specific client-centered goal.