Asked by Dhuwa Shivan on Sep 29, 2024

Family members gather in the emergency department after learning that a family member was involved in a motor vehicle accident. After learning of the family member's unexpected death, the surviving family members begin to cry and scream in despair. Which phase does the nurse determine the family is in according to the Attachment Theory?

A) Numbing
B) Reorganization
C) Yearning and searching
D) Disorganization and despair

Attachment Theory

A psychological framework that explores the dynamics of long-term relationships, particularly between caregivers and infants, affecting personality development.

Yearning and Searching

The act of deeply desiring or seeking out something with great eagerness.

  • Understand the psychological and emotional aspects of dealing with loss and the grieving process.