Which of the following suggests that a successful contract has been established between the nurse and patient in the orientation phase of the nurse-patient relationship?
a. Patient has agreed to learn to change his colostomy bag.
b. Patient ambulates in the hall without assistance.
c. Patient allows the nurse to inject his daily insulin.
d. Patient asks the charge nurse to verify that the staff nurse's teaching is correct.
ANS: A
A
The successful completion of a planned intervention signifies the successful establishment of the therapeutic relationship.
B
The patient is acting independently of the nurse's instructions.
C
The patient is not moving toward goals of independence.
D
Trust has not been established.
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