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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 10 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse has been caring for a gunshot victim who has just died. Various family and friends are present. One of the visitors privately discloses to the nurse that she and the client were having an illicit affair. Which of the following is the best action by the nurse after learning of this relationship?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering private support acknowledges the visitor's disenfranchised grief, which lacks public recognition due to the nature of the relationship.
Question 2 of 5
A couple came to the emergency department with their 5-month-old son. He was pronounced dead of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). In the next day or two, it will be important for this couple to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Planning funeral arrangements is an important step in beginning the grieving process through outward mourning.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are eventual outcomes of the emotional dimension of grieving? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Emotional outcomes of grieving include reestablishing identity, gaining independence, and forming new relationships, though the loss is not forgotten.
Question 4 of 5
A young couple just ended their relationship after a 9-month engagement. The one of the individuals is seeking short-term counseling to assist in grieving this loss. Which type of loss best describes what this client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The end of a significant relationship affects the need to love and the feeling of being loved, characteristic of a loss of security and sense of belonging.
Question 5 of 5
A client is scheduled for a mastectomy for breast cancer. She is quiet, shows little emotion, and states that she has no questions. The nurse's assessment would need to focus on
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploring the client's perception of the mastectomy is critical to understanding her anticipatory grief and emotional response.