During the first interaction with a client, the nurse makes an introduction and identifies the purpose of the interaction. This serves to accomplish which stage of the nurse-patient relationship?
1. Orienting
2. Evaluating
3. Identifying
4. Implementing
Answer: 1
Explanation: The orientation phase of the nurse-patient relationship identifies the purpose of the relationship and its associated structure. Evaluating and implementing are phases of the nursing process, not the nurse-patient relationship. The identification phase of the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship is characterized by interdependence between the nurse and the patient.
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