Parents of a teenager recently diagnosed with serious mental illness express dismay. One parent says, "Our hopes for our child's future are ruined. We probably won't ever have grandchildren." The nurse will use interventions to assist with:
a. denial.
b. grieving.
c. acting out.
d. manipulation.
ANS: B
Grief is a common reaction to having a family member diagnosed with mental illness. The grief stems from actual or potential losses, such as the family's ability to function, financial well-being, and altered future. Data do not support choosing any of the other options.
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