An Older Adult Client Has Just Learned of the Death

question 22

Multiple Choice

An older adult client has just learned of the death of an adult child as a result of an automobile accident.The adult child was in another city and died alone.Which action by the nurse is appropriate to address the client during the grieving process?

• A) Assisting the family through the complicated grief process
• B) Planning care related to the guilt and grief the mother may feel
• C) Obtaining a psychological consult for the mother
• D) Helping the family to arrange the funeral and burial plans

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