A Nurse Is Working in the Emergency Department When a Child

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working in the emergency department when a child who was involved in a motor vehicle crash is admitted.The child is critically injured and,despite heroic efforts,does not survive.The nurse finds the family in the waiting room and several family members are agitated and do not listen to the nurse describe the child's injuries.One family member feels faint and another has vomited.What does the nurse understand about the current situation based on Epperson's theory of grieving? (Select all that apply.)

• A)It is important to be patient and identify one person to communicate with.
• B)Most of the members are totally dysfunctional and should be sent home.
• C)Signs of emotional upheaval and physical symptoms are a result of great stress.
• D)The nurse should call security,as some family members may become violent.
• E)This family is reacting normally to a catastrophic loss,according to one theory.

Identify the external factors causing organizational change.

Understand the significance of emotional intelligence in managing conflicts.

Understand the definition and types of power within organizations.

Recognize the role of a supervisor in implementing change and resolving conflicts.

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Definitions:

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

A class of drugs used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders that works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

Prozac

A brand name for the drug fluoxetine, which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat depression and other mental health conditions.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, playing a key role in regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and sleep cycles.

Antidepressants

Medications used to treat major depressive disorders and other conditions, including some anxiety and panic disorders.