Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 265 of 2368
A family member shouts at the nurse that the care on the unit is terrible after learning the client is dying. Which response is best?
- Explain firmly that this kind of anger is not appropriate on the unit
- Ask the family member to leave the unit until they are calm again
- Defend the care that the team has provided by listing what has been done
- Offer supportive presence and allow venting within respectful boundaries
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Correct answer: Offer supportive presence and allow venting within respectful boundaries
Anger often masks pain and sadness. The nurse allows venting while keeping boundaries for respectful discussion and does not treat it as a personal attack.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Grief and Loss: Anger. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026