The Nurse Is Upset That a Patient Died Before Having

Multiple Choice

The nurse is upset that a patient died before having the opportunity to visit with a friend one last time and thinks that she should have phoned the friend a day sooner. The patient did have a peaceful death despite not fulfilling his last request. Which of the following does this situation exemplify?

A) The inability to determine the exact time of death
B) Therapeutic presence
C) The nurse feels guilty and should value the efforts made and review what can be done in future situations.
D) The nurse being stressed over a situation that no one can control