The nurse is caring for a client who has just experienced the death of her mother. The nurse best demonstrates support for the client by
a. sitting quietly with the client and not discussing the loss.
b. reminding the client that her mother lived a long life.
c. changing the subject so the client won't get upset.
d. offering spiritual support for the client and family.
ANS: D
Spiritual support for clients and family should be offered. Sitting quietly with the grieving client is supportive, but the grieving client should be encouraged to talk about the loss. Trite reassurances are not supportive.
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