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Mr. Lackey is a 45 year old who sustained severe injuries in a four-wheeler accident two months ago. He is currently making good progress in the rehab facility and the plan is for him to go home in one week. He states “My friend died in the same accident. It is dreadful to be alive. I wish I had died”. You observe that he is looking at his friend’s picture and crying. Tasks What did the patient say or do that stood out in your mind? What did you think about what stood out in your mind? What feeling (emotion) did you experience following the thought you indicated in question #2? What would be the first thing you would say to this patient if you were his/her nurse?
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