The primary nurse of a terminally ill patient is consoling the family, completing after- death care, and documenting everything that has occurred. Afterwards, she asks for a new patient to replace the one she lost and says that she is caught up with all care needed for her other patients. This nurse's behavior would indicate:

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It is normal for the nurse to suffer grief when losing someone that is close to them. This includes the death of a patient. It is important that she acknowledge the grief and work through it, as with any other loss that may occur. The nurse should take the opportunity to attend support groups or seek counseling as needed, and to pursue balance in her personal life and career. The nurse's behavior does not indicate good organization and management skills or expert nursing care. This behavior does not indicate good self-care and balance.

The Primary Nurse of a Terminally Ill Patient Is Consoling