What is grief a normal response to? (Select all that apply.)
a. Loss of loved ones
b. Loss of professional roles
c. Loss of dependence
d. Loss of health
e. Loss of relationships
Question 2Which of the following are expected standards within various roles in a culture? (Select all that apply.)
a. Housing
b. Clothing
c. Choice of vehicle
d. Family size
e. Support system
Question 3The nurse is aware that an older adult may become socially isolated related to the loss of __________. (Select all that apply.)
a. a spouse
b. friends to death or relocation
c. health
d. home
e. culture
Question 4Which stage of grief usually resolves after approximately 47 months?
a. Disorientation
b. Shock and numbness
c. Reorganization
d. Searching and yearning
Question 5What is the correct term for a society in which members of many diverse subcultures must interact?
a. Homogeneous
b. Heterogeneous
c. Impersonal
d. Superficial
Question 6Which stage of grief may last up to 2 years?
a. Disorientation
b. Shock and numbness
c. Reorganization
d. Searching and yearning
Question 7A 59-year-old construction worker living with his divorced son and 9-year-old grandson was admitted to the hospital 3 days ago with a massive heart attack. His son is out of town on a business trip and has been unable to visit him.
His grandson had to go stay with a friend. The social worker tells the nurse that the son stated he will not be able to care for his father when he gets out of the hospital and does not know how he will afford the skilled nursing facility. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?
a. Impaired social interaction
b. Dysfunctional grieving
c. Social isolation
d. Interrupted family process
Question 8How can a nurse most effectively promote social contact and interaction in the long-term care facility?
a. Make a telephone available for family contact.
b. Post a list of activities on the bulletin board.
c. Tell the patient about social rooms in the facility.
d. Accompany the patient to a craft activity.
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