____________________ occurs when breathing is insufficient to sustain life.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Respiratory failure
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What will be an ideal response?
A nurse planning care for a client experiencing anticipatory grief will base care on the fact that anticipatory grief:
1. Is associated with high risk for depression 2. Requires a longer period of time to effect resolution 3. Is associated with fewer expressions of guilt 4. Prevents development of symptoms of depression