When Working with a Bereaved Individual, the Goal of Nursing

question 10

Multiple Choice

When working with a bereaved individual, the goal of nursing interventions is to:

• A) assist the individual to go through the stages of grief work in the optimal order.
• B) assist the individual to attain a healthy adjustment to the loss experience.
• C) encourage the individual to talk about his or her feelings about the deceased individual.
• D) offer support and advice about how to successfully achieve grief work.

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Definitions:

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