A nurse who repeatedly cared for dying ICU patients reports feeling betrayed by the system, emotional exhaustion, and detachment. Which actions support recognition and management of moral injury? Select all that apply.
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Explanation
Moral injury arises when health workers experience systemic violations of their moral beliefs (e.g., not being able to provide care they know patients need). It overlaps with but differs from burnout. Effective response combines INDIVIDUAL support (EAP, peer support, structured debriefings, resilience practices) with SYSTEMIC change (staffing, leadership, ethical climate). Telling someone to toughen up is invalidating, harmful, and ignores root causes. Recognizing it as systemic, not individual failure, is foundational.