Directions: Correlate the behavior with KübIer-Ross's stages of dying from the choices below. "I'm going after that company for using that chemical on the field next door. "

A. Have no friends among the unit staff: While having friends among the unit staff can provide emotional support, it is not directly related to a nurse's ability to cope with patient deaths. Support from colleagues can be helpful, but it is not the primary factor influencing a nurse's response to patient deaths.

B. Have not come to terms with their own mortality: This option addresses a significant factor in how nurses cope with patient deaths. Nurses who have unresolved issues or anxiety about their own mortality may find it challenging to deal with the deaths of their patients. Facing one's mortality is an essential aspect of developing resilience in the face of death and dying.

C. Did not foresee that the illness was terminal: While it can be emotionally challenging when a patient's illness unexpectedly becomes terminal, nurses are trained to provide care and support regardless of the prognosis. The ability to cope with patient deaths extends beyond foreseeing the terminal nature of an illness.

D. Cared for the patient for several days: The duration of care provided to a patient may influence the depth of the nurse's emotional connection but does not necessarily determine their ability to cope with patient deaths. Nurses develop coping mechanisms and emotional resilience through experience, training, and self-awareness, rather than simply through the length of time caring for a patient.

A. Depression: Depression is characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. The statement "She's not that sick!" does not directly reflect depressive symptoms.

B. Acceptance: Acceptance is the final stage in Kübler-Ross's stages of dying, characterized by coming to terms with one's impending death or loss. The statement does not indicate acceptance of the situation.

C. Bargaining: Bargaining involves attempts to negotiate or make deals to change the outcome of a situation, often in exchange for a better outcome. The statement does not suggest bargaining behavior.

D. Anger: Anger involves feelings of frustration, resentment, or hostility towards the situation or others. While the statement could potentially lead to anger in others, it does not directly express anger itself. E. Denial: Denial is the initial stage where individuals refuse to accept the reality of their situation or the severity of their illness. The statement "She's not that sick!" directly reflects denial, as it indicates a refusal to acknowledge the seriousness of the situation.