At what point in the nurse-client relationship should the nurse plan to first address the issue of
termination?
a. In the working phase
b. In the termination phase
c. In the orientation phase
d. When the client initially brings up the topic
ANS: C
The client has a right to know the conditions of the nurse-client relationship. If the relationship is to
be time limited, the client should be informed of the number of sessions. If it is open ended, the
termination date will not be known at the outset, and the client should know that the issue will be
negotiated at a later date. Option A: Termination is usually discussed during the orientation phase.
Option B: Termination is discussed from the outset. Option D: The nurse is responsible for
discussing termination early in the relationship.
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