In what context would advising a client on personal financial decisions be considered a boundary issue?
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Correct answer: A boundary crossing, shifting focus from the client's health needs
Providing advice outside the nurse’s scope (e.g., financial) may shift the relationship from therapeutic to personal and risk dependency or boundary issues.
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