NSG 3130 Exam 3 Actual Questions and Correct
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Why is grief a difficult topic for It is emotional and subjective; there is no single
patients and nurses to discuss? 'right' way to grieve; nurses must avoid judgment;
influenced by culture, relationships, life stage,
and coping styles.
Why is self-awareness important Helps maintain professional presence, prevents
when caring for grieving patients or projecting personal emotions, encourages
families? empathetic communication.
What is anticipatory grieving and Begins before the actual loss, affects both
when does it occur? patients and family members, involves grieving
the loss before death.
, How should nurses care for Treat the patient and family as a unit, focus on
terminally ill patients and their symptom management, ensure comfort, preserve
families during anticipatory dignity, be present and compassionate.
grieving?
How should nurses handle anger or Recognize it's not personal; stay calm and
frustration from family members empathetic; offer clear explanations; respond
during end-of-life care? with empathy and patience.
What are the five stages of grief Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression,
according to Kübler-Ross? Acceptance; stages are not sequential.
What characterizes the denial stage Person refuses to accept the diagnosis; may seek
of grief? multiple opinions; defense mechanism to buffer
shock; nurses must be supportive.
How do patients express anger Patients may express anger verbally or physically;
during grief, and how should nurses nurses should stay calm, ensure safety, and offer
respond? coping strategies.
What behaviors occur during the Patient tries to negotiate for more time or a
bargaining stage? different outcome; nursing interventions include
listening and avoiding giving advice.
What occurs during the depression Patient acknowledges reality of death; nurses
stage of grief, and how should should avoid false reassurance and offer
nurses respond? presence and empathy.
What characterizes the acceptance Patient comes to terms with death; may become
stage of grief? quiet and reflective; nurses should respect the
need for quiet.
How can nurses use the Kübler- Helps identify emotional needs at each stage;
Ross model in patient care? guides communication and interventions;
promotes empathy and individualized care.
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Terms in this set (103)
Why is grief a difficult topic for It is emotional and subjective; there is no single
patients and nurses to discuss? 'right' way to grieve; nurses must avoid judgment;
influenced by culture, relationships, life stage,
and coping styles.
Why is self-awareness important Helps maintain professional presence, prevents
when caring for grieving patients or projecting personal emotions, encourages
families? empathetic communication.
What is anticipatory grieving and Begins before the actual loss, affects both
when does it occur? patients and family members, involves grieving
the loss before death.
, How should nurses care for Treat the patient and family as a unit, focus on
terminally ill patients and their symptom management, ensure comfort, preserve
families during anticipatory dignity, be present and compassionate.
grieving?
How should nurses handle anger or Recognize it's not personal; stay calm and
frustration from family members empathetic; offer clear explanations; respond
during end-of-life care? with empathy and patience.
What are the five stages of grief Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression,
according to Kübler-Ross? Acceptance; stages are not sequential.
What characterizes the denial stage Person refuses to accept the diagnosis; may seek
of grief? multiple opinions; defense mechanism to buffer
shock; nurses must be supportive.
How do patients express anger Patients may express anger verbally or physically;
during grief, and how should nurses nurses should stay calm, ensure safety, and offer
respond? coping strategies.
What behaviors occur during the Patient tries to negotiate for more time or a
bargaining stage? different outcome; nursing interventions include
listening and avoiding giving advice.
What occurs during the depression Patient acknowledges reality of death; nurses
stage of grief, and how should should avoid false reassurance and offer
nurses respond? presence and empathy.
What characterizes the acceptance Patient comes to terms with death; may become
stage of grief? quiet and reflective; nurses should respect the
need for quiet.
How can nurses use the Kübler- Helps identify emotional needs at each stage;
Ross model in patient care? guides communication and interventions;
promotes empathy and individualized care.
