A nurse tells a client that she will come back in 10 minutes to re-assess the client's pain. When the nurse returns in 10 minutes, which aspect of the therapeutic relationship is the nurse developing?
A) Empathy
B) Sympathy
C) Trust
D) Closure

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By telling the client that she will come back to reassess their pain, the nurse is developing trust with the client. Trust is an important aspect of the therapeutic relationship as it promotes open communication and a sense of safety for the client to express their needs and concerns. Empathy and sympathy are important qualities for a nurse to have, but they do not necessarily come into play in this scenario. Closure is not relevant as the interaction between the nurse and client is ongoing.

A Nurse Tells a Client That She Will Come Back