MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which method will the nurse use to help a grieving widow begin the grief resolution process?
a. Distract her with social conversation.
b. Encourage her to verbalize her grief.
c. Point out behaviors that are not helpful to grief resolution.
d. Focus on her loneliness ...
1. Which method will the nurse use to help a grieving widow begin the grief resolution
process?
a. Distract her with social conversation.
b. Encourage her to verbalize her grief.
c. Point out behaviors that are not helpful to grief resolution.
d. Focus on her loneliness and loss.
ANS: B
Verbalization, acknowledgment, and confrontation of grief initiate problem solving
for grief resolution. Encouraging the widow to focus on the negative aspects of loss
and loneliness reinforces negative ideation. Pointing out behaviors that are not helpful
and distraction with social conversation are not directed at grief resolution.
PTS: 1 DIF: 5 REF: p. 235 OBJ: 7
TOP: Grief Resolution KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
2. Which response is typical for friends when dealing with a grieving person?
a. Avoid discussing the source of grief.
b. Encourage discussion of the source of grief.
c. Schedule an intervention.
d. Try to resolve the grief.
, ANS: A
The natural desire of individuals is to avoid grieving persons and avoid discussing the
source of grief.
PTS: 1 DIF: 5 REF: p. 235 OBJ: 7
TOP: Intervention for Grief Resolution KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A NOT: Understanding
3. In which way 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.
ANS: D
The proactive intervention combines the best of all interventions: one-on-one contact,
showing interest, and providing support to the patient.
PTS: 1 DIF: 5 REF: p. 237 OBJ: 7
TOP: Encouraging Social Interaction KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
4. Which stage of grief usually resolves after approximately 2 weeks?
a. Disorientation
b. Shock and numbness
c. Reorganization
d. Searching and yearning
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