During which phase of the helping relationship does the nurse assess a patient's health status?
a. Pre-interaction
b. Orientation
c. Working
d. Termination
B
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A The pre-interaction phase does not include the nurse's assessment of a patient's health status.
B During the orientation phase, the nurse assesses a patient's health status.
C The working phase does not include the nurse's assessment of a patient's health status.
D The termination phase does not include the nurse's assessment of a patient's health status.
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