The home care nurse is performing wound care on a newly widowed patient whose adult daughter died six months ago. Which statement by the patient is most concerning to the nurse?
1. "I've been so lonely. At least you come to visit me."
2. "I pass the time by writing my life's story in a journal."
3. "I have no regrets. I've lived a good, long life."
4. "I don't know why God took both my wife and daughter from me so soon."
3. "I have no regrets. I've lived a good, long life."
Explanation: 1. Normal grief is an experience of sadness and loss.
2. The grieving process may be lessened by activities that attempt to keep memories alive of the deceased such as journaling or creating a memory book.
3. The patient's statement indicates that they are having a difficult time with coping and grief. This statement indicates that the patient may have thoughts of suicide.
4. Questioning God is a common expression of grief as one moves through the grieving process.
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