A nurse has approached a new patient on the psychiatric care unit in order to establish a therapeutic relationship and conduct a focused assessment. As the nurse approaches the patient, the patient says, "Oh good

Question

Here comes one more person to tell me that I'm crazy." Which of the nurse's following responses would constitute countertransference?

A) "Is that a message you've been hearing a lot over the past couple of days?"
B) "It sounds like you're exasperated with the caregivers you've interacted with. Is that fair to say?"
C) "Actually, I've not come here to tell you that."
D) "There's no need to get rude with me. I'm just trying to do my job and to help you out."

Answer 1

Ans: D
Reciprocating a client's hostile or sarcastic tone is an example of countertransference, in which the nurse responds unrealistically to the client's behavior or interaction.