The new nurse confides to his supervisor, "I am feeling frustrated. Mr. J has been doing so well in dealing with his issues over the last month, and today he refused to discuss anything productive in our session
" What is the most appropriate response? a. "You are still in the preparation phase and need to check the medical record for information."
b. "The orientation phase is a time where in which the client is building trust and testing you."
c. "During the working phase the client may have growth and resistance."
d. "The termination phase is a difficult one for both nurse and client."
C
The working phase of the therapeutic relationship has periods of growth that are accompanied by episodes of resistance. Changing one's behavior is very hard work. It requires energy and self-disclosure. Clients often feel self-conscious, shameful, and vulnerable during this time.
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