What Would Be the Best Method for the Nurse to Help

question 23

Multiple Choice

What would be the best method for the nurse 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.

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Definitions:

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Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically caused by infection leading to vomiting and diarrhea.

Tuberculosis

A contagious bacterial infection primarily affecting the lungs, marked by symptoms such as cough, fever, and weight loss.

Whooping Cough

An infectious bacterial disease causing uncontrollable coughing fits and a distinctive "whooping" sound when inhaling.

Botulism

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