A patient died suddenly in the emergency department. Which action by the nurse best provides the family connection with others?
a. Offering the family written information on grief support groups.
b. Asking the family if there is someone the nurse can call for them.
c. Having the hospital social worker or chaplain sit with the family.
d. Offering to stay with the family during this difficult time.
ANS: B
Promoting connectedness means recognizing that family and friends are providing at least some of the patient's spiritual care. The nurse best assists when offering to call someone for the patient or family. The other options may be appropriate but are not directly related to connectedness.
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