After Several Therapeutic Encounters with a Patient Who Recently Attempted

question 20

Multiple Choice

After several therapeutic encounters with a patient who recently attempted suicide,which behavior should cause the nurse to consider the possibility of countertransference?

• A) The patient's reactions toward the nurse seem realistic and appropriate.
• B) The nurse feels very happy when the patient's mood begins to lift.
• C) The patient states,"Talking to you is like talking to my parents."
• D) The nurse develops a trusting relationship with the patient.

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Team Approach

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