A Staff Nurse Learns Before Reporting to Work That a Close

A staff nurse learns before reporting to work that a close family member has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.The nurse is receiving the shift report and finds the family member has been assigned as a client.The nurse reporting off duty states that the client is very demanding and complains a lot.Which action by the staff nurse who is assigned care for the oncoming shift is appropriate?

A) Discuss the situation with the charge nurse.
B) Resolve to refrain from reacting negatively to the client.
C) Tell the client to change the behavior.
D) Ask the healthcare provider to help control the client.

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