The nurse is learning how to handle feelings of frustration and helplessness when caring for clients with cluster B personality disorders. Which of the following statements by the nurse would reflect that learning has taken place?
1. "I can just ignore my feelings and focus on the client's needs."
2. "As long as my words are therapeutic, the client cannot tell what I am really thinking."
3. "I need to maintain professional distance by using empathy."
4. "I can talk about my feelings with my friends."
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Rationale: To avoid being drawn in by manipulative behaviors often exhibited by clients with cluster B personality disorders, the nurse must maintain professional distance by using empathy. The nurse must be self-aware at all times when working with clients. When working with clients with personality disorders, the nurse's words and actions must be congruent. The nurse needs to work through her feelings of frustration and helplessness in a way that protects the client's confidentiality.
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