The nurse provides a new client with information about the antidepressant he has been prescribed and refers him to a community support group. What essential element of a therapeutic relationship is the nurse demonstrating?
A) Empowerment
B) Fidelity
C) Professionalism
D) Recovery
Ans: C
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When acting as a professional, the nurse must learn about clients' conditions, medications, and treatments in order to provide current information and accurate insight. The foci of the nurse–client relationship are problem solving and identifying community resources to fit specific needs.
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