A nursing intervention for the initial phase of grief should focus on:
A.
Ignoring the patient until your presence is requested.
B.
Staying available to provide support when the person demonstrates distress.
C.
Insisting the person face reality of the loss.
D.
Organizing a support group to provide a support system.
ANS: B
The initial phase of grief is denial. The individual may have difficulty facing the scope of the loss initially, so being available to support him or her when the emotions come is important.
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