The mental health nurse is responsible for maintaining professional boundaries. Which of the following would be an example of a professional boundary violation?
A) Providing a nonbias environment
B) Giving personalized gifts to a client
C) Exhibiting confidentiality
D) Avoiding personal attachment to the client
Ans: B
An example of a professional boundary violation includes giving personal gifts to a client. Providing a nonbias environment, exhibiting confidentiality, and avoiding personal attachment to the client are not boundary violations.
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