A client recovering from back surgery is seen crying softly in bed. Upon assessment, the nurse learns that the client has been told of the future inability to perform certain sports, activities, and employment types because of the surgery
The nurse interprets this client's response as being:
1. Situational loss.
2. Anticipatory loss.
3. Psychological loss.
4. Developmental loss.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The loss of functional ability because of acute illness or injury is a situational loss.
Rationale 2: An anticipatory loss is experienced before the loss actually occurs.
Rationale 3: Psychological losses are often perceived losses in that they are not directly verified, such as the loss of independence or freedom.
Rationale 4: Losses that occur in the process of normal development, such as retirement from a career or the death of aged parents, are developmental losses.
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