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Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice 6th Edition
Chapter 20 : Crisis, Loss, Grief, Response, Bereavement, and Disaster Management Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nursing instructor is describing uncomplicated grief to a class. Which of the following would the instructor most likely include in the discussion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uncomplicated grief is the typical, adaptive response to loss experienced by most bereaved individuals, resolving naturally over time. It is not longer (
A), not limited to death (
C), and not less painful (
D) than normal grief, as they are synonymous.
Question 2 of 5
Assessment of a patient indicates complicated grief. Which statements would the nurse identify as supporting this reaction? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Complicated grief involves persistent, intense symptoms such as longing (
A), denial of the loss (
B), trust issues (
C), yearning for the past (
D), and feelings of emptiness (E), indicating difficulty moving forward.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is experiencing traumatic grief resulting from the suicide of a family member. In addition to the usual emotions experienced with bereavement and grief, which of the following would the person most likely exhibit? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Traumatic grief from suicide often includes feelings of rejection (
B), stigmatization (
D) due to societal views, and self-blame (E) for not preventing the death. Acceptance (
A) is less likely in traumatic grief, and disgust (
C) is not typical.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching a group of nursing students about crisis, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students state which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A crisis is a time-limited event, typically resolving within weeks as individuals adapt or receive support. Crises do not always trigger maladaptive responses (
A), chronic crisis is not a standard term (
C), and events vary by individual (
D).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing follow-up care to victims of a disaster that occurred several months ago. Assessment of which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the victims are experiencing possible aftereffects of the disaster?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unexplained gastrointestinal disturbances can be a psychosomatic aftereffect of disaster-related stress, indicating lingering psychological impact. Tachycardia, perspiration, and tremors are more acute stress responses, less likely months later.