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The nurse is caring for a patient who lost her husband 1 year ago. The patient and her husband had been married for 55 years. The patient no longer takes care of herself or cooks and rarely eats, stating she has no appetite.
 
  The nurse determines that the nursing diagnosis of Complicated grieving applies to the patient. Which is the priority goal for the patient at this time?
  a.
  The patient will shower every other day and eat at least two meals a day.
  b.
  The patient will identify personal strengths that will increase coping ability.
  c.
  The patient will discuss the meaning of her loss with a family member or close friend.
  d.
  The patient will be provided with phone numbers for local community resources.
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ANS: A
The highest priority goal of this patient is self-care including showering and eating in order to protect her health and safety. The other goals are lower priority after the patient's necessary activities of daily living are addressed.
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