A nurse who is discharging a client is terminating the helping relationship. Which of the following actions might the nurse perform in this phase? Select all that apply.
A) Making formal introductions
B) Making a contract regarding the relationship
C) Providing assistance to achieve goals
D) Helping client perform activities of daily living
E) Examining goals of the relationship to determine their achievement

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In the termination phase of the helping relationship, the nurse and client review the goals of the relationship to determine if they have been achieved. This phase involves reflecting on the progress made and the outcomes of the relationship, rather than initiating it (A, B), actively working towards goals (C), or assisting with daily activities (D), which are part of earlier phases.

A Nurse Who Is Discharging a Client Is Terminating the Helping