A client is talking to a nurse about her friendship with another person. She comments, "That person is always there for me, and I am always there for her. We help each other out; sometimes she's helping me, and sometimes I am helping her."
The nurse interprets the client's statements about her social network as reflecting which of the following?
A) Denseness
B) Reciprocity
C) Social support
D) Constraints
Ans: B
The patient is describing reciprocity, opportunities for give and take. Network members both provide and receive support, aid, services, and information. Reciprocity is particularly important because most friendships do not last without the give and take of support and services. Denseness is the size of the network and the interconnectedness of the individuals in that network. Social support refers to the positive interpersonal interactions that occur as part of a dynamic process that is in constant flux. Constraints are personal and environmental limitations.
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