To plan care for a client with a psychiatric disorder, the nurse keeps in mind that the goal of a therapeutic relationship is to:
1. Accomplish tasks in a timely manner
2. Provide a support system for the client
3. Assist the client to become a healthy, responsible individual
4. Carry out relevant and necessary interventions for the client
ANS: 3
Assisting the client to become a healthier, more responsible person is the goal of a therapeutic re-lationship. The other options mention relevant activities, but none can be identified as the goal.
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