How should a nurse interpret a client referencing a past relationship with a nurse who had a personal, non-professional tie?
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Correct answer: An indicator of a boundary violation in that prior relationship
When a nurse transitions the professional relationship into a personal one, this constitutes boundary violation and can harm trust and therapeutic integrity.
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