The nurse demonstrates transpersonal caring for patients when maintaining what attitude?
1.
Nonjudgmental
2.
Detached
3.
Loving
4.
Friendly
ANS: 1
The definition of transpersonal caring includes accepting individuals for who they are, so a nonjudgmental attitude is essential.
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