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A new nurse has just started work on an oncology unit. One of the clients has decided to discontinue treatment, even though he understands that his life will be shortened extensively if he does. The nurse is having difficulty with this situation and decides to approach a seasoned nurse for insight and a way to help support this particular client. The nurse is exemplifying which of the following?
Crisis Situation
A significant and often sudden event or condition that requires immediate attention and action to protect life, property, or the environment.
Pressure
The psychological experience produced by urgent demands or expectations for a person’s behavior that come from an outside source.
Norms
Shared expectations or rules that guide behavior within a group or society.
Conformity
The action of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to match those of a group or societal norms, often due to real or perceived social pressure.
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