The nurse is providing bereavement care for a family who lost a loved one. Which of the following is a role of the nurse in this process?

Question

A) Set up a memorial service for the client.
B) Urge family members not to reminisce about their loved one.
C) Visit the family after the client's death to evaluate how they are coping.
D) Follow-up with bereavement care for 3 months following the client's death.

Answer 1

C
Feedback:
Bereavement (grieving) is part of the process of dealing with a loved one's death. Usually, hospice staff members attend memorial services, but do not arrange them. They urge family members to reminisce and talk about their loved one and to share feelings. Often, staff members make home visits after a client's death to evaluate how family members are coping and assist in their adjustment. Hospice protocol includes bereavement follow-up for at least a full year after a client's death.