A faculty member explains to the class that during the working phase of a therapeutic relationship, the nurse:
A) follows the patient's lead on what topics need exploration.
B) needs to establish trust through honesty and commitment.
C) reflects on the professional role and its responsibilities.
D) reviews the patient's status, setting goals for the interaction.

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During the working phase, as the interaction becomes more focused and intense for both the patient and nurse, the nurse needs to mirror the patient closely and to pursue the topics the patient deems important and that the patient seems ready to work on.Establishing trust is part of the orientation phase.Reflecting on the professional role is part of the orientation phase.Reviewing the patient's status is part of the orientation phase.

A Faculty Member Explains to the Class That During the Working