The nurse tells the manager that she does not want to care for patients who are near death since she "doesn't handle" those situations very well. Which of the following explains this nurse's request?

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Many nurses may feel uncomfortable in dealing with end-of-life issues, and therefore not communicate optimally with patients and their families. An important first step in gaining comfort with addressing end-of-life issues is to first address one's own mortality. The nurse's request does not mean that she does not like the amount of care needed by patients who are nearing the end of life or is reconsidering her decision to be a nurse. The request also does not mean that the nurse would rather care for patients whose health will improve with nursing care.

The Nurse Tells the Manager That She Does Not Want