A hungry, homeless client, diagnosed with schizophrenia, refuses to participate in an admission interview. A nurse streamlines the assessment, verbally assures safety, and provides a warm meal. What is the nurse promoting by these actions?

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The nurse is promoting trust by verbally assuring safety and providing a warm meal. Trust is important when building a therapeutic relationship with a client, especially one who may have a history of trauma or distrust in medical professionals. The nurse is not promoting sympathy because they are not just feeling sorry for the client without taking any action. Veracity (truthfulness) and manipulation are not applicable in this scenario.

A Hungry, Homeless Client, Diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Refuses to Participate