MrsCantor, 70 Years of Age, Has Been Admitted to Hospital

Multiple Choice

Mrs.Cantor, 70 years of age, has been admitted to hospital with chest pain.She has recently lost her husband because of a sudden myocardial infarction, and she blames herself for not recognizing his warning signs.What is the nurse's priority intervention with Mrs.Cantor?

A) Encourage Mrs.Cantor to complete her activities of daily living.
B) Encourage Mrs.Cantor to express feelings of guilt, fear, anger, or sadness.
C) Assess causes of Mrs.Cantor's disenfranchised grieving processes.
D) Identify Mrs.Cantor's feelings connected to anticipatory grief.