During the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship, the nurse asks the client, "When you used assertiveness to deal with your father, how did it work?" This statement helps the cli-ent:
1. Formulate plans
2. Identify themes
3. Set goals
4. Evaluate actions
ANS: 4
Remarks such as this encourage clients to evaluate actions and look at the outcomes of behaviors. Evaluation is a task of the termination phase. The question asked in the scenario does not help the client do any of the things listed in the other options.
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