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ATI FUNDAMENTALS - GRIEF
ASSESSMENT 2.0| WELL REVISED EXAM
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
A nurse is preparing for an initial visit with a client who is experiencing grief.
Which of the following tasks should the nurse plan to complete first?
-Provide information to the client about the stages of grief.
-Encourage the client to share thoughts about their loss.
-Develop a relationship with the client.
-Ask the client if they are experiencing physical manifestations of grief. - correct-
answer - -Develop a relationship with the client.
The first task the nurse should complete during an initial visit with a client is to
develop a relationship with the client. Building rapport is an important initial step
of the therapeutic relationship and will assist the client to feel comfortable and
share their grief with the nurse.
Not A, as the nurse should teach the client about the stages of grief. However,
there is another task the nurse should complete first.
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Not B, as the nurse should encourage the client to share their thoughts and
feelings about their loss to assist them in the grief process. However, there is
another task the nurse should complete first.
Not C, as the nurse should ask the client about any physical manifestations of
grief. However, there is another task the nurse should complete first.
A nurse is discussing the Dual Process Model of Grief with a newly licensed nurse.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
-"A client's grief will oscillate between loss-oriented grief and restoration-oriented
grief."
-"During restoration-oriented grief, a client experiences intense feelings of guilt
and sadness about the loved one's death."
-"A client is coping with secondary losses such as loss of income or housing during
loss-oriented grief."
-"During loss-oriented grief, a client focuses on rebuilding their future without
their loved one." - correct-answer - -"A client's grief will oscillate between loss-
oriented grief and restoration-oriented grief."
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The nurse should identify that when applying the Dual Process Model of Grief, the
process of grief will shift back and forth between the loss-oriented responses and
the restoration-oriented responses.
Not B, as during restoration-oriented grief, a client thinks about the future with
their loved one, including new responsibilities and roles. Intense feelings of
sadness, guilt, or anger occur during loss-oriented grief.
Not C, as a client copes with secondary losses during restoration-oriented grief.
During loss-oriented grief, the client is focused on deep feelings of sadness and
longing.
Not D, as during restoration-oriented grief, a client focuses on coping with
secondary losses and begins planning a future that does not include the lost loved
one.
A nurse is assessing a school-age child whose friend recently died. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
-The child believes that their friend's death is temporary.
-The child clings to people.
ATI FUNDAMENTALS - GRIEF
ASSESSMENT 2.0| WELL REVISED EXAM
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
A nurse is preparing for an initial visit with a client who is experiencing grief.
Which of the following tasks should the nurse plan to complete first?
-Provide information to the client about the stages of grief.
-Encourage the client to share thoughts about their loss.
-Develop a relationship with the client.
-Ask the client if they are experiencing physical manifestations of grief. - correct-
answer - -Develop a relationship with the client.
The first task the nurse should complete during an initial visit with a client is to
develop a relationship with the client. Building rapport is an important initial step
of the therapeutic relationship and will assist the client to feel comfortable and
share their grief with the nurse.
Not A, as the nurse should teach the client about the stages of grief. However,
there is another task the nurse should complete first.
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Not B, as the nurse should encourage the client to share their thoughts and
feelings about their loss to assist them in the grief process. However, there is
another task the nurse should complete first.
Not C, as the nurse should ask the client about any physical manifestations of
grief. However, there is another task the nurse should complete first.
A nurse is discussing the Dual Process Model of Grief with a newly licensed nurse.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
-"A client's grief will oscillate between loss-oriented grief and restoration-oriented
grief."
-"During restoration-oriented grief, a client experiences intense feelings of guilt
and sadness about the loved one's death."
-"A client is coping with secondary losses such as loss of income or housing during
loss-oriented grief."
-"During loss-oriented grief, a client focuses on rebuilding their future without
their loved one." - correct-answer - -"A client's grief will oscillate between loss-
oriented grief and restoration-oriented grief."
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The nurse should identify that when applying the Dual Process Model of Grief, the
process of grief will shift back and forth between the loss-oriented responses and
the restoration-oriented responses.
Not B, as during restoration-oriented grief, a client thinks about the future with
their loved one, including new responsibilities and roles. Intense feelings of
sadness, guilt, or anger occur during loss-oriented grief.
Not C, as a client copes with secondary losses during restoration-oriented grief.
During loss-oriented grief, the client is focused on deep feelings of sadness and
longing.
Not D, as during restoration-oriented grief, a client focuses on coping with
secondary losses and begins planning a future that does not include the lost loved
one.
A nurse is assessing a school-age child whose friend recently died. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
-The child believes that their friend's death is temporary.
-The child clings to people.
