Three of the nurse's patients have died during the past 2 days.Which approach is most appropriate to manage the nurse's sadness?
A)Telling the next patients why the nurse is sad.
B)Talking with a colleague or writing in a journal.
C)Exercising vigorously rather than sleeping.
D)Avoiding friends until the nurse feels better.

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Self-care strategies for nurses include talking with a close colleague and reflecting on feelings by writing in a journal.It is inappropriate for a nurse to talk with patients to resolve the nurse's grief.Although exercise is important for self-care,sleep is also important.Shutting oneself away from friends is not self-care;the nurse should spend time with people who are nurturing.

Three of the Nurse's Patients Have Died During the Past