Therapeutic Boundaries and Professionalism · NCLEX Exam

Which behavior demonstrates the maintenance of a therapeutic professional boundary?

  1. Accepting large cash gifts from a grateful client at discharge
  2. Sitting side-by-side and chatting about the client's weekend plans
  3. Staying in the nurse role and focusing on the client's health goals
  4. Sharing your own similar health experience to demonstrate empathy
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Correct answer: Staying in the nurse role and focusing on the client's health goals

Focusing on the client's health goals and staying within the professional role maintains boundaries; sharing personal experiences or accepting large gifts risks blurring them.

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