Which of these factors determines the amount of time spent in any of the three phases of nurse-client interaction?
a. purpose of the interaction
b. length of client appointment or hospitalization
c. skill and experience of nurse
d. presence of client's family members
A
The phase of the nurse-client relationship constitutes the major portion of any interaction is determined by the purpose or the goal to be accomplished.
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