Parents of a teenager recently diagnosed with serious mental illness express dismay
One parent says, "Our hopes for our child's future are ruined. We probably won't ever have grandchildren." The nurse should use interventions to assist with the parent's:
a. denial.
b. grieving.
c. acting out.
d. manipulation.
B
Grief is a common reaction to having a family member diagnosed with mental illness. The grief stems from actual or potential losses such as ability to function, altered family functioning, income, and altered future prospects. Data do not support choosing any of the other options.
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