A client frequently diverts the focus from himself by changing the topic or commenting on the nurse's appearance. The nurse should recognize this as an example of:
1. Transference
2. Resistance
3. Countertransference
4. Therapeutic alliance
ANS: 2
Resistance is seen as client behavior that permits change of focus from the client and his or her problems to a less emotionally charged topic. 1. Transference refers to positive or negative feel-ings the client has for a significant figure that are attributed to the nurse. 3. Countertransference refers to feelings the nurse has for a significant figure that are attributed to the client. 4. A thera-peutic alliance is another name for the therapeutic nurse-client relationship.
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