A patient who is being discharged asks the nurse,"Can I take you out for dinner to show my appreciation for all that you have done for me? I really like you." The nurse's best response is which of the following?
A) "Yes, that would be nice. It is really great to be appreciated."
B) "No, and please do not ask again. You should have been told that already."
C) "Thank you; however, I have to refuse, even though the thought is appreciated."
D) "We will have to wait 3 days after you have been discharged to have a relationship."

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Accepting gifts from patients is a breach of professional boundaries: social contact.Nurses cannot accept gifts from patients in the form of dinners,money,social contact,and the like.The nurse should not enter into a relationship based on the patient's attempt to compensate her for performing her role responsibilities.Waiting 3 days would not change that.Telling the patient not to ask again,and that she should already know that,borders on rudeness.Although it reflects the understanding about gifts and professional boundaries,it is not an empathetic response and would not help build a trusting relationship.

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