To work effectively with mood-disordered clients, it is most important that the nurse have:
1. Self-awareness.
2. The ability to sympathize.
3. An extroverted personality.
4. Good recall.
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Rationale: Self-awareness is most important because knowledge of self is the first step toward an effective nurse–client relationship. An extroverted personality is not needed to work effectively with mood-disordered clients. Many personality types are able to work with clients. The ability to sympathize is a barrier to an effective therapeutic relationship. Good recall does not ensure effective work with mood-disordered clients. If necessary, a nurse may take notes to assist with recall.
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