Therapeutic Boundaries and Professionalism · NCLEX Exam

If a nurse provides emotional support while maintaining healthy boundaries, it best exemplifies which zone of relationship?

  1. Over-involvement with the client beyond the therapeutic role
  2. Under-involvement and emotional distance from the client
  3. The "zone of helpfulness" – the therapeutic, professional zone
  4. A social friendship that develops alongside care
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Correct answer: The "zone of helpfulness" – the therapeutic, professional zone

The “zone of helpfulness” refers to the therapeutic relationship where professional boundaries are maintained and client-needs are central.

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