The nurse is caring for an 89-year-old woman whose 57-year-old son has just died. The son was in another city with a chronic disease and died alone
Which of the following does the nurse plan to address with this mother and siblings during the grief process? 1. Helping the family make burial plans
2. Obtaining a psychological consult for the mother
3. Planning care related to guilt and grief
4. Assisting the family through the complicated grief process
3. Planning care related to guilt and grief
Rationale:
The mother and family of the dead son are very likely going to face feelings of guilt for not having been with the son when he died. The nurse plans care for the family and does not obtain a consult unless grief becomes unhealthy. The nurse does not help the family make burial plans. There is no evidence that the mother or family is experiencing complicated grief yet.
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