When observing an older client's response upon learning of the death of a close family friend, the nurse realizes that the significance of the loss to the client is dependent upon:
1. Importance of the person to the client.
2. Amount of changes that will occur because of the loss.
3. The client's beliefs.
4. The client's values.
5. The client's socioeconomic status.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: The importance of the lost person to the client affects the significance of the loss.
Rationale 2: The degree of change required because of the loss affects the significance of the loss.
Rationale 3: The client's beliefs affect the significance of the loss.
Rationale 4: The client's values affect the significance of the loss.
Rationale 5: The client's socioeconomic status does not affect the significance of the loss.
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