If a Client Demonstrates Transference Toward a Nurse, How Should

question 11

Multiple Choice

If a client demonstrates transference toward a nurse, how should the nurse respond?

• A) Promote safety and immediately terminate the relationship with the client.
• B) Encourage the client to ignore these thoughts and feelings.
• C) Immediately reassign the client to another staff member.
• D) Help the client to clarify the meaning of the relationship, based on the present situation.

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