1. Today, Stedman passed away. You cared for him for almost three years, and hehad become one of your favorite residents. There is a new girl, Sheila, working onthe unit today. She is afraid of death; she has never experienced it before. You gofind Sheila after Stedman dies and ask her to help you with post-mortem care. Sheagrees. When you get into Stedman's room, his wife is still there and is very upset.Sheila starts sobbing uncontrollably-so much so that Stedman's wife is consolingher.a) What should you do in this situation?

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