The nurse is effectively facilitating the nurse-patient relationship when:
a. Sharing with an angry patient who is verbally abusive that, "Although I can ac-cept that you are angry, I cannot and will not accept your verbal abuse."
b. Focusing on the patient's life experience without relating to the similarities of one's own experiences
c. Objectively providing constructive criticism that is directed to helping the patient identify inappropriate behaviors
d. Refraining from abandoning the patient regardless of the frustration the interac-tion causes
ANS: A
Accepting the patient's feelings is essential; however, it is not necessary to accept all of the patient's behaviors. Assist the patient by setting limits on patient behaviors that are self-defeating or that threaten the patient or others in any way. Setting these limits allows for mutual respect in the therapeutic alliance. The remaining options enhance the patient's clinical experience rather than the nurse-patient relationship.
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