When caring for a psychiatric client, a formal contract is made with the client during which phase of the nurse-client relationship?
A) Intimate phase
B) Orientation phase
C) Working phase
D) Termination phase
Ans: B
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In the psychiatric setting, the orientation phase of the relationship represents the first phase of therapeutic work and involves signing of formal contracts. Formal contracts in this setting are used as a therapeutic tool to help a client develop more insight and control over behavior.
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