After an assault by a patient, a nurse has difficulty sleeping, startles easily, and is preoccupied with the incident. The nurse says, "That patient should not be allowed to get away with that behaviour." Which of the following responses poses the greatest barrier to the nurse's ability to provide therapeutic care?

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A wish for revenge indicates unresolved anger and a desire for retribution, which can hinder the nurse's ability to provide unbiased and compassionate care.

After an Assault by a Patient, a Nurse Has Difficulty