Which of the following individuals is most likely experiencing a delayed grief reaction?
a. A 22-year-old army pilot on leave from the Iraq war who talks about the death of his crew member
b. A 93-year-old women, whose husband of 73 years died 1 year ago, who reminisces about their life together
c. A 54-year-old man suffering from alcoholism who just completed a 28-day inpatient rehabilitation talking about the death of his wife 3 years ago
d. A child whose parents were divorced 3 months ago and is acting out at school
Question 2A 21-year-old client informs the nurse that he is not sleeping. The nurse learns that the client's girlfriend was killed in a car accident 1 month ago. Which statement would be of most concern to the nurse?
a. I am moving on and plan to start dating again.
b. It's my fault. I shouldn't have let her go out that night.
c. I wish I died in the car accident instead of her.
d. I cannot sleep because I keep reliving the car accident.
Question 3The 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.
Question 4A client's adult children call the nurse hourly with concerns about their mother's death and end-of-life care. The nurse's best response is to
a. provide detailed, scientific information.
b. discuss physical symptoms.
c. withhold information to avoid unnecessary fears.
d. provide frequent updates.
Question 5The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old client who is dying. The client tells the nurse, I know I am not going home again. I think it is harder for my parents than me. Will you talk to them for me? Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
a. It is true that you will be dying soon, but you must be honest with your parents.
b. That's not true, but I will talk to your parents.
c. You are having a bad day, so I will be back later to see if you need anything else.
d. Yes, I will talk to your parents, but you need to talk to them also. I will help you with that.