During the therapeutic relationship with a patient, which of the following is the primary focus of care?
A) Meeting the needs of the nurse
B) Medication administration
C) The patient's needs and problems
D) Self-care potential

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The primary focus of care is on the patient's needs and problems. The focus of the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship is never to meet the needs of the nurse. Medication administration and self-care potential can be addressed once needs and problems have been identified.

During the Therapeutic Relationship with a Patient, Which of the Following