When Preparing for the First Clinical Experience with Patients on a Forensic

When preparing for the first clinical experience with patients on a forensic unit at a psychiatric hospital, the nursing instructor discusses students' beliefs and fears surrounding forensic patients. The primary reason for discussing personal beliefs is to

A) practice reflective communication skills in a role-play situation.
B) assign the most compatible patients to the students.
C) assess the appropriateness of the setting for implementing nursing skills.
D) become aware of possible barriers to developing therapeutic relationships.