A client who has experienced a recent loss is in the hospital for the second time in a month with pneumonia. The nurse is aware that the client's family lives out of state
Concerned for the client's declining health, what should the nurse explore with the client?
1. Ability to drive
2. Separation fears
3. Support system available for the client during grief resolution
4. The need for the client to join a church to resolve grief
Answer: 3
1. The client's ability to drive is not affected by pneumonia.
2. The child of 3 years of age fears separation from parents.
3. A strong support system, usually family, can be extremely important to any client experiencing grief. The nurse should explore other options with the client, since the family lives out of town.
4. Having a spiritual life can be an important support during grief, but the nurse does not advise a client to join a church. It would, however, be appropriate to ask the client if there is a minister who could be notified.
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