The nurse is preparing a care plan for a client with the nursing diagnosis of Dysfunctional Grieving. Which nursing intervention should the nurse include? Select all that apply
A) Provide the client with information regarding a grief support group.
B) Encourage the client to have regular check-ups with the health care provider.
C) Avoid talking about the loss if it upsets the client.
D) Refer the client to a grief specialist.
E) Encourage the client to talk about only the positives of the deceased person.
Ans: A, B, D
Feedback:
Encourage the mourner to remember and talk about both negative and positive memories of the deceased. Encourage clients to continue contact with their primary health care provider (physician or nurse) as well, because the grief process often decreases resistance to disease and exacerbates existing illnesses. Support groups and grief specialists can offer additional support to the client.
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