A Staff Nurse Learns Before Reporting to Work That a Close

Multiple Choice

A staff nurse learns before reporting to work that a close family member has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. When receiving the shift report, the nurse finds that this family member has been assigned as a client. The nurse who cared for this individual on the outgoing shift states that the client is very demanding and complains a lot. Which action by the staff nurse who is assigned care for the oncoming shift is appropriate?

A) Discuss the situation with the charge nurse.
B) Resolve to refrain from reacting negatively to the client.
C) Tell the client to change the behavior.
D) Ask the healthcare provider to help control the client.