A 7-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis dies unexpectedly. After the death, the staff closest to the patient have trouble coping. Who should be consulted to help the nursing staff cope?

Explanation

• The chaplain is trained in providing strategies for helping people handle grief.

• Incorrect: The physician and, in some cases, the family may be included, but they are not experts about the grieving process.

• Incorrect: The nurse manager is not the right choice, as their training would not necessarily include providing strategies for helping people handle grief. 

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