The nurse-client relationship is the foundation of nursing practice across all populations and cultures and in all practice settings. The nurse who violates a boundary can harm both the nurse-client relationship and the client. The principles outlined in BCCNM's Practice Standard - Boundaries in the Nurse-Client Relationship include which of the following?
1) Nurses are responsible for beginning, maintaining and ending a relationship with a client in a way that ensures the client's needs are first.
2) Nurses do not enter into a friendship or a romantic relationship with clients.
3) Nurses help colleagues to maintain professional boundaries and report evidence of boundary violations to the appropriate person.
4) At times, a nurse must care for clients who are family or friends. When possible, overall responsibility for care is transferred to another health care provider.
5) Nurses must also be aware where legislation specifically prohibits a nurse from providing care or services to friends or family members.
6) All of the above
7) None of the above