What action by the nurse will facilitate the helping relationship during the orientation phase?
A) Providing assistance to meet activities of daily living
B) Introducing oneself to the client by name
C) Designing a specific teaching plan of care
D) Preparing for termination of the relationship
Ans: B
In the orientation phase of the helping relationship, the nurse and patient meet and learn to identify each other by name. It is especially important that the nurse introduce herself or himself to the patient during this phase.
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