A nursing student was involved in a very difficult situation with a client, the client's family and a doctor. The student felt like she was caught in the middle and wasn't sure how to respond to some of the questions that were being asked about care, treatment and scheduling. Instead of getting her educator, the student fielded these questions as best she could. In order to help the student work through this situation, the nursing instructor might advise the student to try which of the following?

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Reflection would be the most appropriate to help the student work through the situation and process her thoughts, emotions and experiences. It would also help her identify any areas she could improve upon in future situations. Guided imagery, music therapy and meditation may be helpful techniques for stress reduction and self-care, but they would not directly address the issue at hand.

A Nursing Student Was Involved in a Very Difficult Situation