Which behavior demonstrates the maintenance of a therapeutic professional boundary?
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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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