During the orientation phase of a new relationship the nurse explains the activities that need to be accomplished before the client is discharged back to home. Why should the nurse do this at this time?
1. Identifies coping mechanisms
2. Establishes trust between the nurse and client
3. Prevents the client from being placed on the defensive
4. Promotes independenceand increases sense of self-esteem
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Rationale 1: Identifying coping mechanisms helps facilitate an ongoing nurse-client relationship.
Rationale 2: Having consistent behavior and only making realistic promises helps establish trust.
Rationale 3: Avoiding asking "why" questions helps prevent placing the client on the defensive.
Rationale 4:Working closely with the client in discharge planning and in planning the termination of the relationship from its beginning promotes the client's independence and increases his or her sense of self-esteem.
Global Rationale: Working closely with the client in discharge planning and inplanning the termination of the relationship from its beginning promotes the client's independenceand increases his or her sense of self-esteem.Identifying coping mechanisms helps facilitate an ongoing nurse-client relationship. Having consistent behavior and only making realistic promises helps establish trust. Avoiding asking "why" questions helps prevent placing the client on the defensive.
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