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Nurses’ emotional distress (N = 195)
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Severe emotional distress | 38 (19.5) |
| Factors contributing to emotional distress | |
| Unrealistic expectations of family | 67 (34.4) |
| Unrealistic expectations of patient | 8 (4.1) |
| Anger of family | 25 (12.8) |
| Anger of patient | 4 (2.1) |
| Family’s fear of patient dying | 79 (40.5) |
| Patient’s fear of dying | 8 (4.1) |
| Patient suffering | 74 (37.9) |
| Patient suffering due to nurse care | 25 (12.8) |
| Other | 40 (20.5) |
