An instructor is teaching nursing students about Worden's grief process. According to Worden, which of the following client behaviors would delay or prolong the grieving process? Select all that apply
A. Refusing to allow self to think painful thoughts
B. Indulging in the pain of loss
C. Using alcohol and drugs
D. Idealizing the object of loss
E. Recognizing that time will heal
ANS: A, C, D
The nurse should identify that refusing to allow self to think painful thoughts, using alcohol and drugs, and idealizing the object of loss will delay or prolong the grieving process. Task II of Worden's grief process is working through the pain or grief. Pain must be acknowledged and resolved in order to move on.
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