The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with dysfunctional grieving. What treatment approaches would the nurse use for a client with dysfunctional grieving? (Select all that apply.)
1. Talk therapies
2. Antidepressants
3. Anger management
4. Cognitive therapy
5. Instruction about maladaptive dependence on the nurse
1. Talk therapies
2. Antidepressants
4. Cognitive therapy
Rationale:
The treatment for dysfunctional grieving is similar to the treatment for depression. Cognitive therapy, talk therapies, and antidepressants are all treatment options. The question does not indicate that the client has a problem with anger management or maladaptive dependence.
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