Therapeutic Boundaries and Professionalism · NCLEX Exam

How should a nurse interpret a client referencing a past relationship with a nurse who had a personal, non-professional tie?

  1. An example of healthy, appropriate rapport building
  2. An indicator of a boundary violation in that prior relationship
  3. Normal, expected practice within mental-health care settings
  4. A recognised therapeutic technique used to build trust
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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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