The nurse, whose husband had been killed by an intoxicated driver, is assigned to provide care to a patient with alcoholism. Which of the following should be done to support this nurse and patient?
1. Discuss with the nurse her ability to plan and provide nonjudgmental care.
2. Have the patient transferred to another care area.
3. Discharge the patient to home with outpatient treatment scheduled.
4. Admit the patient to a 28-day rehabilitation facility.
Discuss with the nurse her ability to plan and provide nonjudgmental care.
Rationale: The nurse has a personal event that might hinder her ability to provide care to the patient with alcoholism. The nurse should be given an opportunity to discuss her feelings and ability to provide nonjudgmental care to this patient. Moving the patient, discharging the patient, or admitting the patient to a rehabilitation facility might all be unnecessary measures at this time.
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