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Death, Dying, and the ICU Nurse.

Source:

Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, Volume 22, Number 4, p.p173 - (2003)

URL:

http://search.ebscohost.com.liboff.ohsu.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=10678622&site=ehost-live

Keywords:

DEATH; NURSES; TERMINALLY ill; INTENSIVE care nursing; NURSING; NURSE & patient

Abstract:

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. [DIMENS CRIT CARE NURS 2003;22(4):173-179] ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR Copyright of Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing is the property of Springhouse Corporation and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts)