Therapeutic Boundaries and Professionalism · NCLEX Exam

What should a nurse do if they develop strong personal feelings toward a client?

  1. Act on those feelings, believing it will help the client
  2. Ignore the feelings entirely and continue as if nothing changed
  3. Seek supervision, reflect on the impact, and maintain boundaries
  4. Immediately transfer care to another nurse without any discussion
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Correct answer: Seek supervision, reflect on the impact, and maintain boundaries

Self-awareness and supervision are essential to address counter-transference or boundary risks; ignoring feelings may lead to problematic behavior.

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