Select the desirable outcome for the initial stage of a nurse-patient relationship. The patient will demonstrate behaviors that indicate:

a. a greater sense of independence.
b. rapport and trust with the nurse.
c. resolved transference.
d. self-responsibility.


B
Development of rapport and trust is necessary before the relationship can progress to the working phase. The distracters present outcomes associated with the working phase.

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1. True 2. False

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