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What is the purpose of maintaining professional boundaries in the caregiver-client/family relationship?
What is the purpose of maintaining professional boundaries in the caregiver-client/family relationship?
- To establish a social friendship with the client and their family
- To avoid stress and misconduct, recognize boundary crossing, and provide the best possible care (correct)
- To prioritize personal relationships over professional duties
- To share personal issues and preferences with the client and their family
How do professional boundaries benefit the caregiver in the relationship with the client and their family?
How do professional boundaries benefit the caregiver in the relationship with the client and their family?
- Help in avoiding burnout and emotional entanglements (correct)
- Result in becoming a social friend to the client and their family
- Encourage sharing personal problems with the client and their family
- Lead to prioritizing certain families over others
What is an example of crossing boundaries in the caregiver-client/family relationship?
What is an example of crossing boundaries in the caregiver-client/family relationship?
- Avoiding any personal disclosure to the client and their family
- Keeping a professional distance from the client and their family
- Discussing scheduling preferences and pay with the client and their family (correct)
- Refusing to communicate with the client and their family outside of work hours
What is the impact of maintaining professional boundaries on the caregiver's role?
What is the impact of maintaining professional boundaries on the caregiver's role?
What should a caregiver do if a client or their family member wants to discuss issues like time off, schedule changes, or salaries?
What should a caregiver do if a client or their family member wants to discuss issues like time off, schedule changes, or salaries?
Why is it important for caregivers not to share personal information with clients or their families?
Why is it important for caregivers not to share personal information with clients or their families?
What should a caregiver do if they are about to respond emotionally to the negative behavior of a client or a family member?
What should a caregiver do if they are about to respond emotionally to the negative behavior of a client or a family member?
When is it appropriate for a caregiver to use touch with a client or their family member?
When is it appropriate for a caregiver to use touch with a client or their family member?
What should a caregiver avoid when addressing a client or their family members?
What should a caregiver avoid when addressing a client or their family members?
Why is it important for caregivers to maintain a professional demeanor?
Why is it important for caregivers to maintain a professional demeanor?
What should caregivers do regarding their appearance and hygiene?
What should caregivers do regarding their appearance and hygiene?
Why should caregivers be cautious when talking to a client or their family about personal life?
Why should caregivers be cautious when talking to a client or their family about personal life?
What should caregivers do if they find themselves complying to the wishes of the family member or client rather than their leadership and care plan?
What should caregivers do if they find themselves complying to the wishes of the family member or client rather than their leadership and care plan?
Why should caregivers be cautious about using endearments like 'honey' or 'sweetie' when addressing clients or their family members?
Why should caregivers be cautious about using endearments like 'honey' or 'sweetie' when addressing clients or their family members?
Why should caregivers use caution when touching a client or their family member?
Why should caregivers use caution when touching a client or their family member?
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