During which phase of the nurse-patient relationship can the nurse anticipate that identified patient issues will be explored and resolved?
a. Preorientation
b. Orientation
c. Working
d. Termination
ANS: C
During the working phase, the nurse strives to assist the patient in making connections among dysfunctional behaviors, thinking, and emotions and offers support while alternative coping behaviors are tried.
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