HESI A2 Practice Test Vocabulary Related

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A note in the patient's medical record states 'ANTICIPATORY GRIEVING'. Which patient situation below explains this type of grieving?

  • A. A patient who has just given birth to twins following a long labor
  • B. A patient who will have their left leg amputated below the knee tomorrow
  • C. A patient experiencing pain during a physical therapy session
  • D. A patient who will be discharged tomorrow after two months of being hospitalized
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because 'anticipatory grieving' refers to the process of grieving in anticipation of a significant loss or change. In this case, a patient who is expecting a leg amputation tomorrow is experiencing anticipatory grieving as they are grieving the loss of a limb before it actually occurs. Choices A, C, and D do not involve an impending significant loss or change that would lead to anticipatory grieving.