The nurse is caring for a client who lost a spouse of 30 years, 1 year ago. During care, the client asks the nurse with help in completing certain tasks: pick out a clean shirt, help with shaving, and combing the hair
The client is expecting a visit today from a "special lady friend." Which goal for grieving has this client met?
A) The client is working through the pain of his wife's death.
B) The client has adjusted to the hospital environment and the role of the nurse.
C) The client has accepted his disability by asking the nurse for help.
D) The client has emotionally moved on with his life.
Answer: D
The client has met the goal of moving on with his life, demonstrated by the fact that he is planning to see a lady friend and is asking the nurse to help him prepare for the visit. The pain of grief is over at this point or the client would not be interested in company. There is no evidence that the client is disabled or that he has adjusted to the hospital environment and the role of the nurse.
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