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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 isstruggling to want to eatsince shealways 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: A Experiencing normal grief after his wife died two months ago B Depressed because he doesn't want to go out with his buddies C At high risk for complicated grief because his wife died in the hospital D Is doing poorly alone at home because he is not eating well and needs counseling 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: A Is an orderly process with predictable stages of work to be done B Begins before a loss or death, as people consider a pending loss C Lasts a year or less, at which time survivors should be able to move on D Includes personal feelings that are universal and understood by everyone Which of the following family membersis at greatest risk for complicated grief? A The wife of 60 years who has provided care for three yearsto her husband with Alzheimer's disease. B The son who lives out of town and has only been able to see his dad once a week for the past six months. C The female partner of a woman whose family has embraced her asfamily. D The daughter who has a long history of substance use and hasjust 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 patientsand their families. Which of the following is an appropriate response to the grief the staff has been experiencing recently? A Avoid talking about the recent deaths, focusing on the patients who have survived.B Seek the support of the family of the dying patient to comfort the staff. C Share with the staff that personal griefshould not be expressed by healthcare professionals. D Consult with the hospital chaplain orspiritual care counselor forstaff support. [Show More]

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