A patient who has been witness to a disaster involving a large number of fatalities appears upset but states that he feels capable of dealing with the emotions. The nurse's best intervention would be to:
A) Encourage the patient to watch the news updates
B) Collect newspaper reports to review later
C) Occupy the patient with other details to avoid thinking about the situation
D) Encourage the patient to return to normal social roles when appropriate
Ans: D
Feedback: The patient should be encouraged to return to normal social roles when appropriate. The nurse uses active listening to the patient's concerns and emotions to enable the patient to process the situation. The patient is encouraged to avoid repeated news coverage of the incident.
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