Exam 28: Grief: In Loss and Death

A teenage boy has lost his best friend as a result of a hunting accident.His parents report that he is eating and sleeping very little and expresses little interest in school.They are concerned that he talks about the accident repeatedly.These behaviors are generally seen as:

When asked,the nurse explains that "grief work" refers to:

The nurse counseling a patient with acute grief would assess the patient for:

Which statement best explains how a mother of several children should prepare to help them cope with the loss of a dear aunt?

Which person would the nurse assess as experiencing chronic sorrow?

A patient returned from attending the service memorializing his wife,who died after a sudden illness.Although those around him were visibly saddened,he smiled and remained in control.He refused support from friends,stating,"I can handle anything that comes my way." The patient's behavior is an example of _____ grief.

A young woman had just learned of the accidental death of her husband.She begins to cry and states,"It's not fair! How could he do this to me?" This remark is assessed as:

A teen is grieving the loss of her pet dog.She states to her mother,"I miss my dog so much,but I know that if I start crying,I will never stop." The teen is expressing a fear of:

An adult patient shares that,"When my mother died when we were children,I never saw my father show any emotion.What do you think will happen with those unexpressed feelings?" Which response is most appropriate?

A grief support group is held at the local community center to assist persons who are dealing with issues of loss.Which remark by one of the members would the nurse interpret as indicating unresolved feelings of guilt?

An outcome for a patient experiencing anticipatory grieving for a spouse diagnosed with terminal cancer would be that the patient will:

The patient's daughter was murdered while they were customers in a local bank.Which statements would support the patient's diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Select all that apply.

The community health nurse is visiting a patient diagnosed with dysfunctional grieving since the death of his wife and child over a year ago.Which actions should the nurse implement first?

The nurse determines that the most effective point of intervention for bereavement is:

A woman whose abusive husband was killed in an automobile accident 3 years earlier continues to idealize him and repeatedly talks about their "wonderful relationship." Which outcome is most appropriate for the patient? Patient will:

The common element seen in every type of bereavement is:

Family and friends rush to offer support to a friend who has lost her teenage son.Which of these persons,through an intended act of kindness,may contribute to prolonging the woman's grief?

Which intervention will the nurse planning care for a patient with acute grief implement?

When a hospitalized patient dies,his wife stares blankly at the nurse and states,"It can't be." The nurse assesses this as indicating:

During a grief-processing group,an elderly patient stated,"For the first time since my husband died,I'm having more good days than bad." This statement suggests that the patient has: