During scheduled sessions the client frequently asks the nurse for cigarettes and money, implying
that he will be more willing to talk with the nurse if the requested items are forthcoming. The nurse
should assess this behavior as
a. typical of transference reactions.
b. indicative of feelings of insecurity.
c. reflecting resistance to involvement.
d. testing the nurse's clinical competence.
ANS: D
Clients often unconsciously use testing behaviors to determine whether the nurse is able to set limits
or will abandon them if they behave in an unlikable way.
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