Posted: September 30th, 2017

Angela has a history of conflict-filled relationships

Angela has a history of conflict-filled relationships. Despite an expressed desire for friends, she acts in ways that tend to alienate people. Which nursing intervention would be important for Angela?

A. Establish a therapeutic relationship in which the nurse uses role-modeling and role-playing for appropriate behaviors.
B. Help the client to select friends who are kind and extra caring.
C. Point out that the client acts in ways that alienate others.
D. Recognize that this client is unlikely to change and therefore intervention is inappropriate.