The nurse is leading a recovery group of parents who have lost a child. As the opening topic for the night's discussion, the nurse reviews information about the grief process to the parents and talks about how different people grieve
Which parental statement indicates the need for more education regarding the grieving process? 1. "I understand that everyone grieves differently."
2. "Looking back, I realize why I became so angry when the doctors didn't cure my daughter."
3. "It's been 6 months since my son died, so why isn't my wife ready to move on with our lives?"
4. "I'm glad you described some common grief reactions. I thought I was going crazy for a while."
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Explanation:
1. This statement is accurate. This father understands this concept correctly.
2. Anger is a part of the grief process. This father has been able to look at his own behavior and recognize it as normal.
3. There is no standard period of grief. It is individual. This father has not heard the nurse's discussion.
4. This father has applied the knowledge of grief behaviors to his own behavior. He understands the discussion.
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