The nurse is reflecting on the client-nurse relationship. Which statement is correct regarding the orientation (introductory) phase of the relationship?
identifying the client’s strengths and limitations
promoting the client’s insight and perception of reality
continuously evaluating progress toward the client’s goals
exploring feelings about the termination phase of the relationship
Number 1 is correct.
Identifying the client’s strengths and limitations occurs during the orientation (introductory) phase. Promoting the client’s insight and perception of reality and continuously evaluating progress toward the client’s goals are part of the working phase of the relationship. During this phase the therapeutic work of the relationship is accomplished. Exploring feelings about the termination phase of the relationship is accomplished during the termination phase itself. The main task of this phase is bringing a therapeutic conclusion to the relationship.
