Which of the Following Is a Positive Way to Assist

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a positive way to assist the nurse in coping with the death of a patient?

• A) Avoiding attending the patient's funeral
• B) Avoiding being present at the time of death
• C) Writing a letter of sympathy to the family
• D) Focusing on providing palliative care to the next patient

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Definitions:

Preoperational Thought

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years of age are able to use symbols and language but do not yet understand concrete logic.

Conservation

The careful preservation and protection of something, especially aimed at preventing the depletion of natural resources.

Private Speech

The internal dialogue that occurs when people talk to themselves (either silently or out loud).

Vygotsky

A psychologist known for his theory of social development and concepts such as the Zone of Proximal Development and scaffolding in learning.