A patient has been admitted to the hospital with advanced colon cancer and is receiving palliative care at this time.The nurse feels anxious in caring for this patient,but realizes which of the following?

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Many nurses become anxious when caring for dying patients or people coping with grief and loss.Confidence helps you to understand that even if there is nothing you can do or say to change the situation,the patient needs your compassionate presence and a personal connection.Confidence helps you accept the responsibility to remain present even in difficult situations.By silently sharing a moment of sadness with a patient or family member,you communicate caring and send the message that you respect and accept their feelings in the moment.Do not assume that other people react to loss or grief as you do or that a particular behavior necessarily indicates grief.Encouraging patients to tell stories about their loved one gives them an opportunity to provide information in a natural,unstructured,and meaningful way.

A Patient Has Been Admitted to the Hospital with Advanced