Which nurse should be assigned to a dying client who is ...

[jwb375]

Which nurse should be assigned to a dying client who is experiencing symptoms of emotional distress?
 
  a. Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who can be spared to sit with the client
  b. Licensed practical nurse (LPN) who has grown attached to the family
  c. RN who has experience as a hospice nurse
  d. Newly graduated RN

Question 2

The first stage of the moral distress change process is for the nurse to become aware of their moral distress. This stage is known as:
 
  a. act.
  b. ask.
  c. affirm.
  d. assess.

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Answer to Question 1

C
A hospice nurse has experience in managing symptoms associated with the dying process. This is the best nurse to care for this patient.

Answer to Question 2

B
The first stage of the four-part cycle is known as ask. This is where the nurse asks himself or herself if what he or she is feeling is moral distress. The nurse can only address it if he or she is aware of the internal distress. The following steps are known as affirm, assess, and act.

[jwb375]

Great answer, keep it coming

[mjenn52]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it