Which phase of the nurse-client relationship involves establishing trust and rapport with the client?

A. Resolution: The resolution phase occurs at the end of care, focusing on termination and closure, not trust-building. B. Exploitation: This is not a formal phase of the nurse-client relationship in Peplau’s model; the term is outdated and not appropriate. C. Orientation: The orientation phase is when the nurse establishes trust and rapport with the client. D. Identification: The identification phase is when the client begins to recognize the nurse’s role in their care, but trust has already been established.