The nurse is meeting a patient for the first time. The initial step when initiating a nurse-patient relationship is for the nurse to:
a. appear interested.
b. introduce her/himself.
c. provide support.
d. communicate trust.
B
The first step in a nurse-patient relationship is for the nurse to introduce her/himself.
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