A mental health nurse who has been meeting with a client with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder is in the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship
The nurse notes that the client has been quiet and withdrawn and interprets the client's behavior as: 1. An indication of the need for antidepressants
2. An inability of the client to terminate from the nurse
3. A normal behavior that can occur during termination
4. An indication of the need for additional therapy sessions
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Rationale: In the termination phase of a relationship, it is normal for a client to demonstrate a number of regressive behaviors. Typical behaviors include the return of symptoms, anger, with-drawal, and minimizing the relationship. The behavior that the client is experiencing is normal during the termination phase and does not necessarily indicate the need for hospitalization, addi-tional sessions, or antidepressants.
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