Acceptance in a nurse-client relationship means
a. tolerating all the client's behaviors
b. not expressing shock at a client's behaviors
c. adopting the client's value system
d. expecting the client to behave according to acceptable standards
B
Accepting the client "as is" is important to therapeutic communication. A judgmental approach to any interaction will limit the ability for mutual understanding. It is essential for every nurse to remain aware of his/her own biases and to approach each client from a perspective of acceptance.
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