During the nurse's discussion with the client, the client's statements show a beginning awareness of her difficulty. This may be indicative of which phase in the nurse-client relationship?
a. termination phase
b. orientation phase
c. work phase
d. introduction phase
C
The client's awareness of her difficulty indicates that she is developing insight. Insight occurs during the working phase of the nurse-client relationship.
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