A mother rescues two of her four children from a house fire. In the emergency department, she cries, "I should have gone back in to get them. I should have died, not them." What is the nurse's best response?

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The nurse should acknowledge the mother's feelings of guilt and offer support and empathy. By acknowledging the mother's feelings, the nurse can help her begin to process her grief and work towards self-forgiveness. Option A may come across as dismissive, Option C may seem invalidating, and Option D does not address the mother's feelings directly.

A Mother Rescues Two of Her Four Children from a House