The wife of a dying man is ignoring his rapid physiological decline and imminent death. She continues with her usual activities, exhibits inability to remember what others have just told her, and misses important appointments. Which therapeutic statement should the nurse make to the wife?
A. "It isn't unusual for family to suffer from anticipatory grief when a loved one is dying."
B. "I cannot emphasize how much your husband needs you to be there for him right now. He is in the stage of denial."
C. "You will need to concentrate on getting to these appointments on time and write down what everyone says so you will remember."
D. "Can you talk about what's happening to you right now? Your behavior is not appropriate at this stage of your husband's illness. You seem to be having sympathy pains for him, like men during their wives' pregnancies."
Answer: A. "It isn't unusual for family to suffer from anticipatory grief when a loved one is dying."
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