John is a 70-year-old male whose wife died from COPD two months ago. They were very close, married
for 52 years, and had no children. He comes by the nursing unit to bring you all candy and a thank you
note for all the
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John is a 70-year-old male whose wife died from COPD two months ago. They were very close, married
for 52 years, and had no children. He comes by the nursing unit to bring you all candy and a thank you
note for all the times you cared for her the past year. He tells you he is struggling to want to eat since
she always was the cook, and is just not ready to go out to dinner with his buddies, even though they
keep asking him. Your assessment is that John is: - ✔✔Experiencing normal grief after his wife died two
months ago
You are caring for a number of patients and family members who are facing loss or death. In speaking
with them about grief, you correctly convey that grief: - ✔✔Begins before a loss or death, as people
consider a pending loss
Which of the following family members is at greatest risk for complicated grief? - ✔✔The daughter who
has a long history of substance use and has just recently returned home to be at her dying mother's
bedside.
You are talking with the staff on your unit about the emotional challenges of working with dying patients
and their families. Which of the following is an appropriate response to the grief the staff has been
experiencing recently? - ✔✔Consult with the hospital chaplain or spiritual care counselor for staff
support.
You are making a bereavement visit to the 35-year-old daughter and primary caregiver of a female
patient who died three months ago. The daughter reports she is experiencing mild breathlessness, loss
of appetite, and difficulty concentrating. You should recognize that the daughter is experiencing: - ✔✔A
normal grief reaction
A year after the loss of her son to suicide, Mrs. Phelps expresses to you that she is still terrified that her
surviving son will also commit suicide. Mrs. Phelps reports continuing to have nightmares in which this
happens. What type of grief is Mrs. Phelps experiencing? - ✔✔Exaggerated grief
The hospice interdisciplinary team is creating a bereavement plan for the family of Mr. A, a 50-year-old
patient with advanced HIV/AIDS. The patient defines his family as consisting of his partner, his parents,
four siblings, as well as his two closest friends. In creating the plan, each member of the interdisciplinary
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