Which statement indicates the student nurse's understanding of a situational relationship?
a. "A situational relationship occurs only one time.".
b. "A situation relationship is established by the organization.".
c. "In a situational relationship, both mentee and mentor mutually accept it.".
d. "A situational relationship is structured to ensure situational success.".
A
Characteristically, a situational mentoring relationship is a one-time event. Organizations usually establish formal relationships. Acceptance by the mentee and mentor is characteristic of an in-formal relationship. A structured relationship is formal.
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