The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Having

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is having difficulty coping after being in a motor vehicle crash in which her brother was killed. The patient was driving the car and blames herself for the accident. What is the priority nursing intervention of the nurse?

• A) Check to make sure that the patient does not want to hurt or kill herself.
• B) Educate the patient about available support systems for grief resolution.
• C) Enhance the patient's coping skills to alleviate depression and anxiety.
• D) Encourage the patient to meet with a spiritual leader for guidance.

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