In working with parents of children with chronic diseases,the nurse is concerned with helping the parents to protect themselves from compassion fatigue. The nurse would encourage which of the following activities? (Select all that apply.)
1. Sleeping more than nine hoursper 24-hour period
2. Exercising
3. Fostering social relationships
4. Developing a hobby
5. Moving away
Answer:2,3,4
Rationale:Exercising,fostering social relationships,and developing a hobby all contribute to physical,spiritual,social,and mental rest and restoration.Sleeping more than the body requires and moving away are avoidance behaviors that do not address exhaustion from overwhelming caregiving responsibilities.
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