A nurse is preparing to establish a therapeutic relationship with a client. Which is the first essential nursing intervention that the nurse should complete?
A) Clarifying one's own attitudes, values, and beliefs
B) Obtaining thorough assessment data
C) Determining the client's length of stay
D) Establishing personal goals for the interaction
A
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