Which statement would the nurse use to describe the primary purpose of boundaries?

a. Boundaries define responsibilities and duties to one's self in relation to others.
b. Boundaries determine objectives of the various working stage of the relationship.
c. Boundaries differentiate the assumed roles of both the nurse and of the patient.
d. Boundaries prevent undesired material from emerging during the interaction.


ANS: A
Boundaries are the social, physical, and emotional limits of the interaction. As such, they serve to define the responsibilities and duties of the nurse in relation to the patient. Objec-tives and roles are determined during the orientation stage. Emergence of undesired material may be a significant issue for the patient.

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