Therapeutic Boundaries and Professionalism · NCLEX Exam

Which scenario is an example of a boundary violation?

  1. A nurse uses humor appropriately while caring for a client
  2. A nurse accepts a small token gift like a thank-you card from a client
  3. A nurse begins a romantic relationship with a former client shortly after discharge
  4. A nurse politely declines a client’s request to meet outside of clinical hours
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Correct answer: A nurse begins a romantic relationship with a former client shortly after discharge

A romantic relationship with a former client, especially within a short timeframe, constitutes professional sexual misconduct and boundary violation.

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