The nurse had been caring for a critically ill patient for several days, and the patient has just died. After completing end-of-life care of the patient and family, the nurse asks to take a short break
What is the best response by the charge nurse?
A) Ask the nurse to wait to take a break until after she admits another patient.
B) Deny the nurse a break, as the unit is particularly busy and the nurse cannot be spared.
C) Arrange for the nurse to have psychological counseling for inability to handle stress.
D) Ask another staff nurse to cover this nurse's duties and allow her to take a break.
D
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