The nurse is working with another nurse in the emergency department (ED) when a client comes in stating they have been raped during a date. Which statement made by the other nurse privately requires immediate correction?

The nurse's feelings of sadness, poor sleep, and mild depression after the death of the terminally ill client indicate that the nurse is experiencing grief, which is a normal reaction to loss. However, if the nurse is finding it difficult to cope with the grief or if the grief is significantly impacting the nurse's daily life and well-being, seeking therapy is the best action.

Option B suggests seeking therapy for dysfunctional grief, which can provide the nurse with professional support and coping strategies to navigate through the grieving process. Therapeutic interventions can help the nurse process the emotions associated with the loss and provide a safe space to express and explore feelings of grief and loss.

Options A, C, and D may be helpful in certain situations, but they may not directly address the nurse's unresolved grief:

A. Taking a leave of absence to pursue healing can be considered if the nurse's grief is severely impacting their ability to function and provide safe patient care. However, it may not be necessary for everyone, and seeking therapy would be a more specific and targeted approach to address the grief.

C. Using stress reduction strategies can be beneficial for managing stress and promoting overall well-being, but it may not directly address the specific grief experienced by the nurse after the client's death.

D. Seeking an informal forum for discussing death can be helpful in processing feelings and emotions related to death and loss. However, it may not provide the level of support and guidance that therapy can offer in resolving grief.

In cases of elder abuse by family members, the emotional bond and dependency on the abusers can create a significant barrier for the older adult to report the abuse. The client may fear damaging the relationship with their adult children or causing harm to the family dynamics. This emotional closeness and loyalty to the family may prevent the client from disclosing the abuse and seeking help.

Option A is not correct because laws do provide protection against elder abuse, including abuse by family members. Many jurisdictions have specific laws and protective services in place to address elder abuse.

Option B is not correct because financial resources, while important, are not the primary reason why the client has not reported the abuse. The emotional bond with the abusers is a more significant factor.

Option D is not correct because abuse does not need to involve physical harm to be considered abuse. Emotional, financial, and other forms of abuse can also be harmful and should be reported and addressed.