Therapeutic Boundaries and Professionalism · NCLEX Exam

In what context would advising a client on personal financial decisions be considered a boundary issue?

  1. A therapeutic intervention central to the care plan
  2. Professional counselling that falls within the nurse's scope
  3. A boundary crossing, shifting focus from the client's health needs
  4. A recommended element of holistic, whole-person care
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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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