What is the desirable outcome for the orientation stage of a nurse-patient relationship? The patient will demonstrate behaviors that indicate

A. The orientation stage focuses on establishing trust, building rapport, clarifying roles, and setting boundaries. Developing trust and rapport is essential before deeper therapeutic work can occur. B. Self-responsibility and autonomy are outcomes seen later in the working/termination phases as the patient gains insight and coping skills. C. A greater sense of independence is expected as the therapeutic relationship progresses, not in the orientation stage. D. Transference (patient projecting feelings onto the nurse) may occur at any phase and is addressed in the working phase, not resolved in orientation.