A female member of the "I Can Cope" group thanked the nurse, saying that she probably would not be coming to the meetings since she had to get her finances in order and planned to return to school
The nurse understands the client is in which of the following stages, of grief? A)
denial
B)
anger
C)
depression
D)
acceptance
D
Explanation:
A)
In the acceptance stage the individual comes to terms with loss and resumes activities and displays a positive attitude. Denial is characterized by shock and disbelief. Anger is manifested by resistance and "acting out." During depression the person may withdraw or freely talk about the loss.
Analysis
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
B)
In the acceptance stage the individual comes to terms with loss and resumes activities and displays a positive attitude. Denial is characterized by shock and disbelief. Anger is manifested by resistance and "acting out." During depression the person may withdraw or freely talk about the loss.
Analysis
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
C)
In the acceptance stage the individual comes to terms with loss and resumes activities and displays a positive attitude. Denial is characterized by shock and disbelief. Anger is manifested by resistance and "acting out." During depression the person may withdraw or freely talk about the loss.
Analysis
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
D)
In the acceptance stage the individual comes to terms with loss and resumes activities and displays a positive attitude. Denial is characterized by shock and disbelief. Anger is manifested by resistance and "acting out." During depression the person may withdraw or freely talk about the loss.
Analysis
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
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