MrsCantor, 70 Years of Age, Has Been Admitted to Hospital

question 4

Multiple Choice

Mrs.Cantor, 70 years of age, has been admitted to hospital with chest pain.She has recently lost her husband because of a sudden myocardial infarction, and she blames herself for not recognizing his warning signs.What is the nurse's priority intervention with Mrs.Cantor?

• A)Encourage Mrs.Cantor to complete her activities of daily living.
• B)Encourage Mrs.Cantor to express feelings of guilt, fear, anger, or sadness.
• C)Assess causes of Mrs.Cantor's disenfranchised grieving processes.
• D)Identify Mrs.Cantor's feelings connected to anticipatory grief.

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