The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Having

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is having difficulty coping after being in a motor vehicle accident 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.