ATI RN Grief and Loss Assessment 2026 |
Nursing Practice Questions, Answers &
Detailed Rationales | Mental Health Nursing
Study Guide
Which of the following has been identified as a priority outcome of ensuring a nurse's
physical and mental well-being? - ANS✔✔-A growing and sustainable future nursing
workforce
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with prolonged grief disorder
(PGD). Which of the following client statements should the nurse address? - ANS✔✔-
"There is nothing to do; I just can't go on living without my child."
A nurse is conducting a follow-up visit with a client whose child was recently killed in a
school shooting. The client states, "I don't know how to act or what to say. My child was
the shooter." The nurse should determine that the client's statement is consistent with
which of the following? - ANS✔✔-Disenfranchised grief
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage pancreatic cancer. The client has
decided to forgo any additional treatment and be allowed to die. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make to honor the client's request? - ANS✔✔-"This action
is supported by your right of self-determination."
A charge nurse is reviewing the medical records of a client.
Select the 3 findings found in the medical record that require immediate follow-up by the
charge nurse. - ANS✔✔--Nurse's reference to euthanasia
-Nurse's comment regarding their faith
-Nurse's reference to client's age
A nurse is caring for a client who is grieving.
A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who is grieving the loss of a child.
Complete the following sentence by using the list of options.
The nurse should provide client education about
_______________that focuses on
________________
. - ANS✔✔--complicated grief therapy
-strengthening relationships
A nurse is teaching a client about the purpose of participating in a therapy group about
coping strategies. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of
the teaching? - ANS✔✔-"Learning positive coping strategies can help me adapt to life
after the death of my partner."
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client whose parent died 4 years ago. The client's
other parent states that the client has been coming home drunk, lost their driver's
license due to reckless driving, and has been skipping school. Which of the following
actions is the nurse's priority? - ANS✔✔-Assess the client for risk of suicide.
A nurse is preparing education for a community support group about complicated grief
and resilience. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as reducing a
client's risk for developing complicated grief? (Select all that apply.) - ANS✔✔--Regular
religious or spiritual practices
Nursing Practice Questions, Answers &
Detailed Rationales | Mental Health Nursing
Study Guide
Which of the following has been identified as a priority outcome of ensuring a nurse's
physical and mental well-being? - ANS✔✔-A growing and sustainable future nursing
workforce
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with prolonged grief disorder
(PGD). Which of the following client statements should the nurse address? - ANS✔✔-
"There is nothing to do; I just can't go on living without my child."
A nurse is conducting a follow-up visit with a client whose child was recently killed in a
school shooting. The client states, "I don't know how to act or what to say. My child was
the shooter." The nurse should determine that the client's statement is consistent with
which of the following? - ANS✔✔-Disenfranchised grief
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage pancreatic cancer. The client has
decided to forgo any additional treatment and be allowed to die. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make to honor the client's request? - ANS✔✔-"This action
is supported by your right of self-determination."
A charge nurse is reviewing the medical records of a client.
Select the 3 findings found in the medical record that require immediate follow-up by the
charge nurse. - ANS✔✔--Nurse's reference to euthanasia
-Nurse's comment regarding their faith
-Nurse's reference to client's age
A nurse is caring for a client who is grieving.
A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who is grieving the loss of a child.
Complete the following sentence by using the list of options.
The nurse should provide client education about
_______________that focuses on
________________
. - ANS✔✔--complicated grief therapy
-strengthening relationships
A nurse is teaching a client about the purpose of participating in a therapy group about
coping strategies. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of
the teaching? - ANS✔✔-"Learning positive coping strategies can help me adapt to life
after the death of my partner."
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client whose parent died 4 years ago. The client's
other parent states that the client has been coming home drunk, lost their driver's
license due to reckless driving, and has been skipping school. Which of the following
actions is the nurse's priority? - ANS✔✔-Assess the client for risk of suicide.
A nurse is preparing education for a community support group about complicated grief
and resilience. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as reducing a
client's risk for developing complicated grief? (Select all that apply.) - ANS✔✔--Regular
religious or spiritual practices
