The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who is dying. The best way to provide care and comfort to dying clients and their families is to first do which of the following?
A) A workshop on caring for the dying client
B) Use evidence-based practice in daily care regimen.
C) Explore own feelings on mortality and death and dying.
D) Participate in a support group to learn clients' feeling on care.
C
Feedback:
To care for others in the dying process, the nurse must explore his or her own feelings about mortality and death and dying. Understanding self provides a perspective to cope with and then support clients and families experiencing pain and grief. The other options are helpful in determining appropriate nursing care but not the first step.
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