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?

The chaplain

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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