CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

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After caring for a severely ill patient for several weeks, the nurse becomes increasingly aware of a need to get away from this assignment. The nurse’s best primary action is to:

Stay with the patient while trying to work through feelings
Seek support from colleagues on the unit
Request a vacation leave for a few days
Withdraw emotional involvement with the patient

Explanation

Answer - B - The nurse’s best primary action is to seek support from colleagues on the unit. Talking with colleagues who face or who have faced the same problems may provide constructive help with the situation.

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