Which Patient Would the Nurse Determine to Be at Highest

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which patient would the nurse determine to be at highest risk for dysfunctional grief? The patient:

• A) Whose 16-year-old daughter was raped and killed while going on an errand for the patient
• B) Whose 86-year-old mother, with whom she has shared her home, died after a long illness.
• C) Who attended a support group and had been assisted by hospice to care for her terminally ill husband
• D) Who attended a bereavement group, where she learned to express feelings after the deaths of her twin daughters

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Definitions:

Patient-Centered Care

Concept to improve work efficiency by changing the way that patient care is delivered.

Cultural Competence

The ability of individuals and organizations to effectively interact with people of different cultures, ensuring respectful and successful communication and interactions.

Biases and Attitude

Refers to preconceived notions, perceptions, and predispositions that affect one's behavior and perspective towards others or certain situations.

ETHNIC Mnemonic

A tool used by healthcare professionals to remember and address communication barriers, including Explanation, Treatment, Healers, Negotiate, Intervention, and Collaboration.