A nurse is building a therapeutic relationship with a newly admitted client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take during the orientation phase of the relationship?

During the orientation phase, it is crucial to establish the roles and responsibilities of both the nurse and the client to set clear boundaries and expectations. This promotes trust, clarity, and mutual understanding, laying a solid foundation for the therapeutic relationship. Determining coping skills (A) is more relevant in the working phase, where the focus is on implementing interventions. Facilitating problem-solving skills (B) and assisting in expressing alternative behaviors (C) are interventions that typically occur later in the relationship when goals are established.