What other experience might a nurse have had that would ...

[V@ndy87]

What other experience might a nurse have had that would contribute to the intensity of grief when a patient dies?
 
  1. Job changes
  2. Individual counseling
  3. The recent loss of a family member
  4. Attending the patient's memorial service

Question 2

The nurse manager knows that one of the nurses working on the unit has experienced several recent deaths. The nurse manager believes the nurse is not dealing with feelings of loss following these losses.
 
  Which behaviors by the nurse on the unit would indicate the nurse is having difficulty processing emotions? Select all that apply.
  1. Complaining frequently
  2. Talking with other nurses
  3. Quickly becoming angry at others
  4. Having difficulty prioritizing tasks
  5. Sitting off to the side during staff meetings

[SamMuagrove]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3
Explanation: Recent personal experiences of death can increase the nurse's emotional response to the death of a patient. Job changes are not a powerful contributing factor to the intensity of suffering. Individual counseling can help the nurse consider her feelings. Attending memorial services and reflecting on memories may be helpful.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: Nurses sometimes express suffering in the form of complaining or other types of hostility. They may also have difficulty managing tasks and participating in teamwork. Talking with co-workers is an appropriate form of managing grief.

[V@ndy87]

Correct answers!

[SamMuagrove]

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