In the Context of Hospice Care, You Are Caring for a Woman

question 7

Multiple Choice

In the context of hospice care, you are caring for a woman, Cassandra, who recently lost her mother, who was 102 years old. Cassandra tells you that most of her family seemed relieved by the death and are acting as if it is a blessing because her mother was so old. She, however, still grieves deeply and wonders whether she has a right to do so. Which of the following types of grief is Cassandra experiencing?

• A)Anticipatory grief
• B)Chronic grief
• C)Disenfranchised grief
• D)Exaggerated grief

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Definitions:

Chymotrypsin

A digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins in the small intestine into smaller peptides.

Pancreas

The pancreas is a glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates. It produces enzymes that aid in digestion and hormones such as insulin, which regulates blood sugar.

Ghrelin

A peptide hormone that stimulates appetite; secreted by the stomach

Vermiform Appendix

A small, tube-shaped appendage attached to the large intestine, historically considered vestigial but now recognized for its role in the immune system.