In Caring for Victims of Violence It Is Important for Nurses

In caring for victims of violence it is important for nurses to be aware of their personal feelings and attitudes about the situation because:

A) Intense protective feelings result in appropriate interventions for the victim's care.
B) It allows the nurse to express sympathy for the client.
C) Self-awareness protects the nurse's own mental health.
D) Intense negative feelings interfere with assessment and judgment.