Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has a personality disorder and is using transference to cope. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect?
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Correct Answer:
Reacting to the nurse as though she were his mother.
Rationale:
🔴 Transference occurs when a client unconsciously projects feelings or attitudes from a significant relationship onto another person, often the nurse.
🔴 In this case, the client reacting to the nurse as though she were their mother is a clear example of transference, which often occurs in clients with personality disorders.
🔴 Transference can complicate the therapeutic relationship but is an important concept to identify and address to provide effective care.
🔴 The nurse should use professional boundaries and reflect on how this behavior may influence the nurse-client dynamic.
🔴 Understanding transference helps the nurse navigate emotional complexities within the therapeutic relationship.
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This question is from RN ATI Mental Health-2019 NGN II which contains 69 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4