In what phase of the therapeutic relationship does the assessment ...

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In what phase of the therapeutic relationship does the assessment process begin?
 
  A) During the initiating or orienting phase
  B) After the initiating or orienting phase has been completed
  C) During the working phase
  D) After the working phase has been completed

Question 2

Which of the following statements is the most empathic response to a client's disclosure that her father abandoned her family when she was a young child?
 
  A) That must have been terribly hurtful experience for you.
  B) I too have been disappointed by important people in my life.
  C) You will find that one of the constants in life is that people will often let you down.
  D) What do you think motivated your father to do that.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
The first step of the therapeutic relationship is called the initiating or orienting phase. During this phase, the nurse sets the stage for a one-to-one relationship by becoming acquainted with the client. At the same time, the nurse also begins the assessment process.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Empathy is important, yet challenging, to communicate. A genuine, open-ended, and nonjudgmental response can often convey empathy to a client. Claiming the same experience, turning the statement into a lesson, or exploring before acknowledging are communication techniques that can impair communication.