The nurse is caring for a patient with schizophrenia who is admitted to the hospital after being found incoherent and combative at a local grocery store. The patient tells the nurse that he has not taken his medications for over two weeks
The nurse is assessing the patient's needs, symptoms, and strengths. What stage of the nurse-patient relationship is being demonstrated?
1. Working
2. Orientation
3. Identification
4. Pre-orientation
Answer: 2
Explanation: During the orientation phase of the nurse-patient relationship, the nurse assesses needs, symptoms, strengths, and limitations. In the pre-orientation phase, the nurse identifies and collects materials and resources likely to be used at the initial meeting. In the working phase, the "work" of treatment occurs. In the identification phase, the nurse clarifies the patient's expectations for care.
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