The Patient and the Nurse Have Agreed on Problems to Be

The patient and the nurse have agreed on problems to be addressed during a short course of outpatient therapy.At the beginning of the appointment,the patient states,"I'd like to work on the issue of relationships today." Which assessment can be made?

A) Nurse-patient roles have not been clearly delineated.
B) The nurse should suggest several alternative behaviors.
C) The patient must be able to manage emotions before continuing.
D) The relationship is moving from orientation to working phase.