The Nurse Is Aware That a Therapeutic Relationship Differs from a Social

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is aware that a therapeutic relationship differs from a social relationship in that a therapeutic relationship:

• A) Has no limits.
• B) Is always acceptable to the patient.
• C) Is goal directed.
• D) Is nonjudgmental.
• E) Focuses only on the patient.

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