During the initial home visit, the nurse informs the client that the visits are expected to last for 6 weeks. Which phase of the helping relationship is the nurse in with this client?

A. Working phase: The working phase occurs after the nurse and client have established trust and rapport, and the nurse begins actively implementing interventions, addressing problems, and facilitating behavior change. Discussing the expected duration of visits is part of relationship initiation rather than active intervention. B. Pre-interaction phase: The pre-interaction phase occurs before the nurse meets the client, involving gathering data from records, planning care, and self-preparation. Since the nurse is already visiting the client and providing information directly, the pre-interaction phase has already passed. C. Orientation phase: The orientation phase involves establishing rapport, clarifying roles, setting expectations, and defining the purpose and duration of the nurse-client relationship. By informing the client that visits are expected to last six weeks, the nurse is engaging in the orientation process, setting boundaries, and preparing the client for collaborative care. D. Termination phase: The termination phase occurs at the end of the helping relationship, when goals have been achieved or the planned care period is concluding. Since this is the initial visit and the nurse is introducing the schedule of visits, the termination phase has not yet begun