All nurses care for clients who are grieving. It is important for the nurse to understand the grieving process for which reason?
A) Allows for the nurse to facilitate the grieving process
B) Allows for the nurse to take the client through in the appropriate order
C) Allows for the nurse to understand when the grieving process should be concluded
D) Allows the nurse to express his or her feelings
A
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Grieving is a painful yet normal reaction that helps clients cope with loss and leads to emotional healing. The nurse is responsible for facilitating the grieving process and helping the client and family deal with their emotions.
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