http://www.realityrn.com Real Nurses, Real Conversations Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:26:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en “I don’t think we should continue heroic measures.” “I want a third opinion!” “That’s not the way the last nurse did it.” “My sister needs more water, more pain medication, and clean sheets…now!” “How long does my son have to live?” Questions. Capricious emotions. Absurd demands. More questions. And plain cold criticism. Often serving families ... http://www.realityrn.com/more-articles/interacting-with-patients/caring-for-the-emotionally-needy-family/198/