The nurse has been working in a long-term care facility for several ye

QUESTION

The nurse has been working in a long-term care facility for several years. The nurse has decided to leave the facility to work elsewhere. When terminating her relationship with clients, the nurse should

a. prepare clients for termination.
b. inform clients that she will “keep in touch.”
c. inform clients that they have benefited from the relationship.
d. discuss feelings with clients during the last encounter.

ANSWER:

ANS: A
Termination of a meaningful nurse-client relationship in long-term settings should be final. To provide the client with even a hint that the relationship will continue is unfair. It keeps the client emotionally involved in a relationship that no longer has a health-related goal. There needs to be a mutual evaluation of benefits from the relationship. Feelings need to be expressed and discussed well before the last encounter.