The nurse caring for the terminally ill client and the family collects data about loss and grieving during the admission interview. Information important to collect includes: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Previous losses.
2. Awareness of approaching loss.
3. How grief was handled previously.
4. Medications being taken for coping.
5. History of alcohol abuse.
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Assessing previous loss is important to determine coping techniques.
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A. I B. II C. III D. IV
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