The nurse is developing a relationship with a patient. Which key concept should the nurse recall that ensures the establishment of professional boundaries?
1. Intentional development of the relationship
2. Use of caring in the relationship
3. Shared goals of the relationship
4. Shared knowledge occurring in the relationship
1. Intentional development of the relationship
Explanation:
The key to maintaining boundaries is for the nurse to be intentional in developing the therapeutic relationship with a patient. The use of caring, shared goals, and shared knowledge do not aid in the nurse's attempt to maintain professional boundaries within the nurse-patient relationship.
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