A nurse and patient agree on problems to be addressed during a brief hospital stay. Which inference is correct?
a. The relationship is moving into the working stage.
b. The nurse should reinforce messages about termination.
c. The nurse needs to direct the patient to begin journaling.
d. Management of emotions must be ensured before work can continue.
A
Problems are defined and priorities for work are set as the nurse and patient collaborate during the orientation stage. This sets the stage for transition into the working stage. Management of emotions can occur during the working stage.
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