The nurse–client therapeutic relationship includes which of the following characteristics? Select all that apply
A. Meeting the psychological needs of the nurse and the client
B. Ensuring therapeutic termination
C. Promoting client insight into problematic behavior
D. Collaborating to set appropriate goals
E. Meeting both the physical and psychological needs of the client
B, C, D, E
The nurse–client therapeutic relationship should include promoting client insight into problematic behavior, collaboration to set appropriate goals, meeting the physical and psychological needs of the client, and ensuring therapeutic termination. The nurse's psychological needs should not be addressed within the nurse–client relationship.
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