Nurses on the unit have been working with an adolescent who was discharged a couple of days ago. The nurses receive word that this adolescent has just been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Which of the following things would most help these nurses? a. a debriefing session with an opportunity to work through their own feelings of self-blame, grief, or guilt
b. details of how the adolescent planned and went about the work of killing himself
c. a visit to the funeral home to view the adolescent and talk with his family and friends
d. talking with the caregivers or parents of the adolescent who committed suicide
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A Correct: A debriefing session with an opportunity to work through their own feelings of self-blame, grief, or guilt would most help these nurses. Debriefing sessions and support groups may be a routine part of work environments to support nurses after a client successfully commits suicide.
B Incorrect: Details of how the adolescent planned and went about the work of killing himself would not most help these nurses.
C Incorrect: A visit to the funeral home to view the adolescent and talk with his family and friends would not most help these nurses.
D Incorrect: Talking with the caregivers or parents of the adolescent who committed suicide would not most help these nurses.
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