To practice effectively in the area of mental health, the nurse should be able to:
A) Accept all people, understand him/herself and how s/he affects others
B) Solve his/her own personal problems without assistance from others
C) Comfortably point out the patient's shortcomings and provide advice on how to improve
D) Bring patients and co-workers into compliance with societal rules and norms
A
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