When should the nurse first start planning for termination of the nurse-patient relationship?

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It is important to be clear from the beginning about how long a therapeutic relationship will last. During the course of the relationship, termination can be mentioned, and patients should be told well in advance of an impending termination date. It is inappropriate to plan for termination after the goals have been achieved, when the patient requests termination, or during the working phase of the relationship.

When Should the Nurse First Start Planning for Termination of the Nurse-Patient