When Should the Nurse First Start Planning for Termination of the Nurse-Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

When should the nurse first start planning for termination of the nurse-patient relationship?

• A) From the initial encounter
• B) After goals have been achieved
• C) When the patient requests it
• D) During the working phase of the relationship

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