In working with parents of children with chronic diseases, the nurse is concerned with helping the parents to protect themselves from compassion fatigue. The nurse would encourage which activities?
A)Fostering social relationships
B)Exercising
C)Developing a hobby
D)Moving away
E)Sleeping more than 9 hours per 24-hour period

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Foster social relationships, exercising, and developing hobbies are all effective ways to help parents protect themselves from compassion fatigue. Social relationships provide opportunities for emotional support and companionship, exercise can help reduce stress and anxiety, and engaging in hobbies provides an outlet for relaxation and joy. Moving away or sleeping more than 9 hours per 24-hour period are not necessarily effective solutions for protecting against compassion fatigue.

In Working with Parents of Children with Chronic Diseases, the Nurse