A nurse comments in private about a patient: "That lady with six kids is pregnant again! It makes me sick to see these people on welfare taking away from our tax dollars.I don't know how she can continue to do this." The best response by a nurse peer is to
A) ignore the biased statements.
B) accept the comments as self-disclosure.
C) offer neutral responses.
D) convey acceptance of the patient.

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The best response is to convey acceptance of the patient, as it promotes a nonjudgmental and professional attitude towards patient care, which is fundamental in nursing ethics. Ignoring biased statements, accepting them as self-disclosure, or offering neutral responses do not address the issue of maintaining a respectful and unbiased perspective towards patients.

A Nurse Comments in Private About a Patient: "That Lady