One of the primary differences between social and therapeutic relationships is the:
A) Amount of emotion invested
B) Degree of satisfaction obtained
C) Kind of information given
D) Type of responsibility involved
D
Feedback: The nurse has the responsibility for the therapeutic relationship. The therapeutic relationship focuses on the needs, experiences, feelings, and ideas of the client only. A social relationship is primarily initiated for the purpose of friendship, socialization, companionship, or accomplishment of a task.
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