The nurse is caring for a patient with a substance use disorder who is admitted to the rehabilitation unit of the inpatient treatment facility. The nurse collaborates with the patient to establish and redefine mutual goals of treatment. What is the primar
1. It develops the nurse-patient relationship.
2. It allows the nurse to self-reflect.
3. It encourages patient responsibility.
4. It provides evaluation of outcomes.
Answer: 3
Explanation: The primary purpose of collaboration with the patient to establish and redefine mutual goals of treatment is to encourage patient responsibility. While this action may help to develop the nurse-patient relationship, this is not its primary purpose. The primary purpose of collaboration is not to allow the nurse to self-reflect, nor is it to provide evaluation of outcomes.
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