A Nurse Should Introduce the Matter of a Contract During

question 27

Multiple Choice

A nurse should introduce the matter of a contract during the first session with a new patient because contracts:

• A) specify what the nurse will do for the patient.
• B) spell out the participation and responsibilities of each party.
• C) indicate the feeling tone established between the participants.
• D) are binding and prevent either party from prematurely ending the relationship.

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Definitions:

Cooperative Nurture

The practice of raising or supporting others in a manner that emphasizes collaboration and mutual aid.

Marital Success

The extent to which a marriage fulfills the emotional, social, and financial needs of the partners involved.

Sexual Intimacy

The expression of close or romantic physical and emotional connection between partners, often including sexual activity.

Prior Marriage

A marriage that occurred before the current one, often relevant in discussions of family dynamics, divorce, and legal issues.