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Which of the following losses are likely to result in disenfranchised grief? Select all that apply.
- A. A young adult whose spouse has just died suddenly
- B. A family whose long-time pet snake has just died
- C. A nurse who has just witnessed the death of a patient
- D. A couple who has just experienced pregnancy loss
- E. The gay lover of a man who just died from AIDS
- F. The mother and sister of a soldier who was killed in war
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Disenfranchised grief occurs when the loss or griever is not socially recognized, such as with pet loss, professional grief, pregnancy loss, or stigmatized relationships.
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Which of the following are critical components in assessment of a person's grief? Select all that apply.
- A. Adequate perception regarding the loss
- B. Adequate time to experience the loss
- C. Adequate support while grieving for the loss
- D. Adequate opportunities to say goodbye to the person
- E. Adequate coping behaviors during the process
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Perception, support, and coping behaviors are critical in assessing grief, as they drive the grieving process.
The client says to the nurse, 'I really want to see my first grandchild born before I die. Is that too much to ask?' The nurse would recognize that the client is in which stage of grieving, according to Kubler-Ross?
- A. Acceptance
- B. Anger
- C. Bargaining
- D. Denial
- E. Depression
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client's desire to live until a specific event reflects bargaining, seeking to delay the inevitable loss.
A young client tells the nurse that her husband died 3 months ago, and she is feeling alone and vulnerable. Which statement by the client would indicate that her coping skills are adequate?
- A. I can't understand why this happened to me
- B. I'm mentally healthy. I can solve my own problems
- C. I will find a support group
- D. What can I do? My husband abandoned me
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Seeking a support group demonstrates proactive coping and recognition of the need for support.
A couple came to the emergency department with their 5-month-old son. He was pronounced dead of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). In the next day or two, it will be important for this couple to
- A. accept that they could do nothing to prevent this death.
- B. delay the grieving process until they are ready to cope.
- C. minimize their discussion of the death with others.
- D. plan funeral arrangements for their son.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Planning funeral arrangements is an important step in beginning the grieving process through outward mourning.
The nurse is meeting a client for the first time who has just spontaneously lost her unborn child. After establishing rapport, the priority nursing intervention should focus on which of the following?
- A. Assessing the client's support system
- B. Exploring what this loss means for the client
- C. Discussing helpful ways to cope with the loss
- D. Assessing what knowledge the client desires about the situation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploring the client's perception of the loss is the priority to facilitate the grief process effectively.