What is the first phase in the therapeutic nurse-client relationship?
A)Introductory phase
B)Working phase
C)Preinteraction phase
D)Anticipatory phase

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A)The therapeutic nurse-client relationship can be described in terms of four sequential phases: the preinteraction phase, introductory phase, working (maintaining)phase, and termination phase. During the preinteraction phase, the nurse plans for the initial face-to-face meeting with the client.
B)The therapeutic nurse-client relationship can be described in terms of four sequential phases: the preinteraction phase, introductory phase, working (maintaining)phase, and termination phase. During the preinteraction phase, the nurse plans for the initial face-to-face meeting with the client.
C)The therapeutic nurse-client relationship can be described in terms of four sequential phases: the preinteraction phase, introductory phase, working (maintaining)phase, and termination phase. During the preinteraction phase, the nurse plans for the initial face-to-face meeting with the client.
D)The therapeutic nurse-client relationship can be described in terms of four sequential phases: the preinteraction phase, introductory phase, working (maintaining)phase, and termination phase. During the preinteraction phase, the nurse plans for the initial face-to-face meeting with the client.

What Is the First Phase in the Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship