Which stage of the nursing process corresponds to the exploitation part of the working phase of the therapeutic relationship?
a. Diagnosis
b. Assessment
c. Implementation
d. Planning
ANS: C
The exploitation phase corresponds to the implementation phase of the nursing process, where the purpose is to work toward resolution of the client's self-care needs. Nursing diagnoses are established during the orientation phase. Assessment corresponds to the orientation phase. Planning corresponds to the working phase.
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