In the Working phase of the nurse-client relationship, the client and nurse work toward the goals that are agreed upon. (True or False)

Choice A rationale: the nurse is not the primary focus of a therapeutic relationship and does not focus on their personal or professional needs. However, they should always maintain appropriate boundaries and avoid becoming too emotionally involved or attached to the client.
Choice B rationale: the client is the primary focus of a therapeutic relationship hence the care provided should meet the client’s needs, well-being, and expectations.
Choice C rationale: a therapeutic relationship is not focused on establishing a friendship but on developing a working alliance between the nurse and the client.
Choice D rationale: The plan of care is an important tool for guiding the therapeutic relationship, but it is not the focus of the relationship.

Choice A rationale: this statement is an example of false reassurance which may be dismissive and may make the client feel pressured to recover quickly.
Choice B rationale: this statement shows empathy since it acknowledges the client’s pains and validates the feelings and emotions without making them feel judged.
Choice C rationale: this statement is an example of positive reframing and can make the client feel guilty for feeling negative and may make them feel invalidated.
Choice D rationale: this is a form of sympathy to the patient rather than being empathetic since it shows that the nurse is sorry for the patient but is not necessarily relating to their emotions.