The nurse and client are in the orientation stage of the nurse-client relationship. Of the following, which strategy should be part of the plan for care?
1. Giving advice
2. Giving reassurance
3. Giving information
4. Giving approval
ANS: 3
The nurse is often called upon to give information in the orientation phase of the nurse-client re-lationship (e.g., establishing parameters of the relationship, establishing a contract). The other op-tions are nontherapeutic techniques.
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