Death, dying, and the ICU nurse.
Death is a natural progression from life. Most nurses will be exposed to the physical and emotional effects of this experience as they care for a dying patient. The nurse is taught how to provide support for the patient and family as they proceed through the stages of grief. Often, however the nurse may not realize his or her own need to grieve.
Brosche
Theresa Ann
TA
Germanna Community College Nursing Program, Locust Grove, Virginia, USA. tbrosche@aol.com
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001293:Attitude to Death; D003422:Critical Care / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*