Therapeutic Boundaries and Professionalism · NCLEX Exam

What should a nurse do in a dual relationship involving a social tie with a client?

  1. Ignore the social tie completely and proceed as if it does not exist
  2. Continue care without ever acknowledging the dual role at all
  3. Reflect on how the dual role affects objectivity and consult a colleague
  4. Reduce all professional contact with the client as much as possible
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Correct answer: Reflect on how the dual role affects objectivity and consult a colleague

Dual relationships can impair objectivity and blur therapeutic boundaries; reflection and consultation help maintain professional standards.

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