As the Client and Nurse Move from the Orientation Stage

question 8

Multiple Choice

As the client and nurse move from the orientation stage to the working stage of the therapeutic relationship,which is the nurse's most therapeutic statement?

• A) "I want to assure you that I will maintain your confidentiality."
• B) "A long-term goal for someone your age would be to develop better job skills."
• C) "Which identified problems would you like for us to initially address?"
• D) "I think first we need to focus on your relationship issues."

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Definitions:

Undercontrolled

Describes a lack of self-regulation or the inability to manage one’s impulses, emotions, or behaviors effectively.

Overcontrolled

Refers to individuals who exhibit excessive self-discipline, often suppressing impulses or emotions to an unhealthy extent.

Borderline

Often refers to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a mental health condition characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships.

Stigma Consciousness

The expectation of being perceived by other people, particularly those in the majority group, in terms of one’s group membership.