Adolescent's mother is speaking only Cambodian, and the daughter is interpreting for her.
What is the priority responsibility of the nurse?

Working.

The working phase of the therapeutic relationship is when the nurse and client work together to develop and implement strategies to achieve the client’s goals.

In this case, the goal is to reduce weight, so the nurse and client are working on strategies to achieve that goal.

Choice A is not an answer because the pre-interaction phase occurs before the nurse and client meet and involves the nurse preparing for the first interaction with the client.

Choice B is not an answer because the orientation phase is when the nurse and client get to know each other and establish trust and rapport.

Choice D is not an answer because the termination phase occurs when the therapeutic relationship ends and involves evaluating progress and planning for future care.

All of the choices provided are examples of alternative therapy.

Alternative therapy refers to the use of non-conventional methods to complement or enhance traditional medical treatments.

Choice A is an example of alternative therapy because it suggests including appointments with a massage therapist while continuing medical treatments for chronic leg pain.

Choice B is an example of alternative therapy because it suggests initiating “cupping” while also taking antibiotics for pneumonia.

Choice C is an example of alternative therapy because it suggests utilizing lavender in addition to the use of lorazepam for anxiety.

Choice D is an example of alternative therapy because it suggests using garlic to manage a clotting disorder.