During an interaction between a nurse and client, the nurse conveys respect and an attitude that shows the nurse takes the client's opinions seriously. In which stage of the working relationship are the nurse and client engaged?

Question

1. Exploring and understanding thoughts and feelings
2. Facilitating and taking action
3. Confrontation
4. Concreteness

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The working phase has two major stages. Exploring and understanding thoughts and feelings would occur during the working relationship.
Rationale 2: Conveying respect and an attitude that demonstrates the client's opinions are being taken seriously would not be completed during the facilitating and taking action phase.
Rationale 3: Confrontation is a skill required for the first phase.
Rationale 4: Concreteness is a skill required for the first phase.