A patient states, "I don't think I'll ever be able to give myself an injection." The best reply by the nurse is:

A. "I think you should live with your family." This is too directive and imposes the nurse’s opinion rather than allowing the patient to explore their own options.

B. "Why don't you live with your family?" This response may come across as judgmental or dismissive, potentially making the patient feel defensive.

C. "If you were my mom, I'd have you live with me." This statement is not helpful and shifts the focus to the nurse’s feelings rather than exploring the patient’s concerns.

D. "Where have you considered living?" This is an open-ended question that invites the patient to discuss their thoughts and feelings, facilitating a more patient-centered response.

A. The nurse-patient relationship ends when the patient is discharged.
The nurse-patient relationship is time-limited and often ends when the patient is discharged, which aligns with its structured, goal-oriented nature.

B. A social relationship does not have goals or needs to be met. While social relationships may not have structured goals, they can still have mutual needs or goals. In contrast, the nurse-patient relationship has specific health-related goals and objectives focused on patient care.

C. The focus is mainly on the nurse in the nurse-patient relationship. This is incorrect, as the primary focus of the therapeutic relationship is on the patient's needs and well-being, not the nurse’s.

D. A social relationship does not require trust or sharing of life experiences. Social relationships do require trust and sharing of experiences; however, they are typically not bound by the professional boundaries, goals, and time limitations that define the nurse-patient relationship.