Asked by Nicole Booth on Sep 23, 2024
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A grieving patient tells a nurse, "It's been eight months since my spouse died. I thought I would feel better by now, but lately I feel worse. I have no energy. I am lonely, but I don't want to be around people. What should I do?" What is the nurse's best counsel?
A) Seek psychotherapy.
B) Become active in a church.
C) Go to the spouse's grave every day.
D) Understand this is a normal response.
Normal Response
A typical or expected reaction or behavior in response to a specific stimulus or situation.
- Identify the pivotal position of nurses in extending emotional backing and easing the journey through grief for those in need.
- Develop skills in offering psychosocial support and crisis intervention for bereaved individuals.
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Lidia Youngabout 18 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The patient needs understanding and support that the feelings are normal. Although feelings of depression generally decline over the period of a year after the death of a loved one, the decline is not linear. Loneliness and aimlessness are most pronounced 6 to 9 months after the death. The patient should be educated about normal phenomena experienced during bereavement. The other options are not clearly indicated.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the pivotal position of nurses in extending emotional backing and easing the journey through grief for those in need.
- Develop skills in offering psychosocial support and crisis intervention for bereaved individuals.