The relationship between a nurse and patient as it relates to status and power is best described by which term?
a. Incongruent
b. Symmetrical
c. Paralinguistic
d. Complementary
D
When a difference in power exists, as between a student and teacher or nurse and patient, the relationship is said to be complementary. Symmetrical relationships exist between individuals of like or equal status. Incongruent and paralinguistic are not terms used to describe relationships.
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