The nurse is caring for a client in the clinic who is complaining of headaches, chest pain, palpitations, and menstrual irregularities. The client reports having lost weight and difficulty eating and sleeping
The client is tearful, sad, and lacks energy. Which of the following questions would the nurse plan to ask this client? 1. "Can you tell me why you are so sad?"
2. "Why are you crying so much?"
3. "Have you experienced a loss recently?"
4. "How long have you been grieving?"
3. "Have you experienced a loss recently?"
Rationale:
The client is exhibiting the classic signs of grief and possibly unresolved grief, which affects the physical health of the client. Asking the client why she is sad does encourage her to express her feelings, but in this case the nurse needs to know the type of grief the client is experiencing and how long the client has been in this state in order to plan appropriate care. Asking the client why she is crying is a challenge as is asking the client how long she has been grieving. The nurse should be supportive and nonjudgmental.
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