A patient has been witness to a disaster involving a large number of injuries. The patient appears upset, but states that he feels capable of dealing with his emotions. What is the nurses most appropriate intervention?
A) Educate the patient about the potential harm in denying his emotions.
B) Refer the patient to social work or spiritual care.
C) Encourage the patient to take a leave of absence from his job to facilitate emotional healing.
D) Encourage the patient to return to normal social roles when appropriate.
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