Multiple Choice
A hospice nurse who has become close to a terminally ill patient is present in the home when the patient dies and feels saddened and tearful as the family members begin to cry.Which action should the nurse take at this time?
A) Contact a grief counselor as soon as possible.
B) Cry along with the patient's family members.
C) Leave the home as soon as possible to allow the family to grieve privately.
D) Consider whether working in hospice is desirable because patient losses are common.
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