A nurse is caring for an older adult client with depression whose spouse died 2 months ago. When planning care for this client, what goals are most appropriate?
Select all that apply.
A) The client will use healthy coping mechanisms.
B) The client will attend psychotherapy as ordered.
C) The client will move on to acceptance of the loss.
D) The client will discuss any instances of suicidal thoughts with the nurse or another healthcare provider.
E) The client will attend complicated grief therapy as ordered.
Answer: A, C, D
When planning care for an older adult with normal grief, the nurse will collaborate with the client to develop goals. The goals that the client will attend psychotherapy and complicated grief sessions are not appropriate for a client with normal grief. These therapies are more appropriate for clients with abnormal grieving. All other goals are appropriate.
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