Denise is attending a grief support group that you are facilitating. She lost her son in Iraq 18 months ago. She confides in you that she went to her son's grave yesterday and broke down
She told you that she hurt as deeply as the day she found out that he had been killed and feels that she would never get through this feeling of intense grief. On listening to her you discover that yesterday would have been her son's twenty-first birthday. What is the best response to Denise? A. "It would be best to avoid the cemetery on dates that might trigger this type of reaction."
B. "What happened to you yesterday is understandable and common in people who have lost loved ones."
C. "Next time you go to the cemetery you should take someone with you."
D. "Why don't you go home and take a bubble bath instead of attending the support group this evening."
B
Allow time to grieve. Some people have "anniversary reactions" (heightened or renewed feelings of loss or grief) months or years after a loss. They worry that they are losing ground when signs of grief reappear after a period of relative calm. Offer reassurance that anniversary reactions are common, and encourage pleasant reminiscence.
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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a. Provide a can of liquid nutritional supplement. b. Allow the family to bring in favorite foods to support nutritional needs c. Provide clear liquids and try to reschedule the swallowing test for the next available time slot. d. Inform the healthcare provider that the test has not been done and discuss concerns about malnutrition
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The patient gave birth to a 7 pound, 14 ounce female 30 minutes ago. The placenta has not yet delivered. Manual removal of the placenta is planned. The nurse should prepare to:
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