At what point in the nurse-patient relationship should a nurse plan to first address termination?

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The patient has a right to know the conditions of the nurse-patient relationship.If the relationship is to be time limited,then the patient should be informed of the number of sessions.If it is open ended,then the termination date will not be known at the outset and the patient will know that the issue will be negotiated at a later date.The nurse is responsible for bringing up the topic of termination early in the relationship,usually during the orientation phase.

At What Point in the Nurse-Patient Relationship Should a Nurse