The nurse desires to improve his nonjudgmental approach when working with clients. The first step in becoming nonjudgmental is to:
a. learn more about other people.
b. accept your own feelings.
c. identify the source of your negative feelings.
d. recognize that one's thoughts are biased and prejudicial.
ANS: D
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