Which of the following is true about trust?
a. The sender feels it.
b. It is difficult to demonstrate professionally.
c. It is an intuitive process.
d. The trusting client feels comfortable revealing needs.
ANS: D
The development of a sense of interpersonal trust, a sense of feeling safe, is the keystone in the nurse-client relationship. Trust provides a nonthreatening interpersonal climate in which the client feels comfortable revealing his needs. The sender promotes a trusting relationship. Trust is demonstrated professionally in the nurse-client relationship. The development of trust is based on past experiences, not intuition.
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