The nurse provides care to an adult patient who is admitted to a walk-in clinic for a follow-up visit. As a result of providing care to the patient over the course of several weeks, the nurse has developed a strong rapport with the patient. Which nursing actions represent a boundary violation? Select all that apply.

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Expressing personal attraction towards a patient, accepting gifts, agreeing to meet socially outside of the professional setting, and sharing personal problems with a patient are all actions that cross professional boundaries in a nurse-patient relationship. These actions can compromise the professional integrity of the nurse and the therapeutic nature of the nurse-patient relationship. Denying a patient's parents access to the patient's medical record, however, can be appropriate depending on the patient's age, legal status, and the specific circumstances regarding privacy laws and patient consent.

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