When Caring for a Bereaved Family Member, the Nurse Should

question 39

Multiple Choice

When caring for a bereaved family member, the nurse should avoid which inappropriate action?

• A) Offer privacy and a listening ear to the family before speaking.
• B) Avoid technical, hospital, or medical terminology when explaining conditions or treatments.
• C) Offer clichés, such as "she lived a good life," to make the family feel better.
• D) Use direct eye contact and offer comfort by touching.

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Definitions:

Tissue Perfusion

The process of delivering blood to a capillary bed in the body's tissues, critical for delivering oxygen and nutrients.

Blanch

The process of briefly submerging foods in boiling water followed by immediate cooling, often used to preserve color and ease peeling.

Nutrition

The process by which living organisms obtain and process the nutrients necessary for health, growth, and maintenance of body functions.

Contaminated Area

A location or surface that has been exposed to potentially infectious agents or hazardous materials, making it unsafe without proper precautions.