By day 2 (the end of the orientation phase), which outcome can be identified for a newly admit-ted client? The client will demonstrate:
1. Ability to problem solve one issue
2. Trust in at least one nurse
3. Positive transference with a staff member
4. Ability to ask for help in meeting needs
ANS: 2
Establishing trust in the nurse is a fundamental task of the orientation phase of the relationship; thus it is an appropriate outcome to identify. When trust is present, the client is free to focus on the work and tasks of therapy. 1. This is an outcome appropriate for the working phase. 3. This would not be an identified outcome. 4. This would not be an identified outcome for the orienta-tion phase.
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