The pediatric nurse is having a conversation with parents who have children that have recently passed away. The nurse knows the parents understand the difference between bereavement and grief when the participants state:
1. "I am trying to prepare for my daughter's death, but I just am not ready to do so.".
2. "Bereavement has caused me to experience sorrow for the loss of my daughter.".
3. "I can't believe my daughter is gone.".
4. "If I make a deal that God takes me, then my daughter could come back to my family.".
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1. The parents are stating anticipatory grief.
2. The parents are stating bereavement.
3. The parents are in the denial phase of grieving.
4. The parents are bargaining.
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