The nurse and patient may experience sadness during the termination phase. How can the nurse help the patient be successful in the termination phase of the nurse-patient relationship?
a. Providing personal contact information so the patient can contact the nurse if needed
b. Visiting the patient at home during off-duty time to help the transition to self-care
c. Emphasizing the achievements the patient has made, including the ability for self-care
d. Exchanging goodbye gifts as a sign that the relationship is terminated
ANS: C
A
Nurses should not maintain personal communication with patients after discharge.
B
The nurse respects professional boundaries.
C
Emphasizing the patient's achievement of goals and the reasons he or she does not need the nurse anymore is effective in the termination process.
D
Nurses should not exchange gifts with patients but should instead respect professional boundaries.
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