NURSC475 Care of the older adult: Loss, grief quiz 5 (answered) all correct answers_ latest updated 2023

Loss, grief quiz 5 John is a 70-year-old male whose wife died from COPD two months ago. They were very close, married for 52 years, and had no children. He comes by the nursing unit to bring you all candy and a thank you note for all the times you cared for her the past year. He tells you he is struggling to want to eat since she always was the cook, and is just not ready to go out to dinner with his buddies, even though they keep asking him. Your assessment is that John is: A Experiencing normal grief after his wife died two months ago B Depressed because he doesn't want to go out with his buddies C At high risk for complicated grief because his wife died in the hospital D Is doing poorly alone at home because he is not eating well and needs counseling You are caring for a number of patients and family members who are facing loss or death. In speaking with them about grief, you correctly convey that grief: A Is an orderly process with predictable stages of work to be done B Begins before a loss or death, as people consider a pending loss C Lasts a year or less, at which time survivors should be able to move on D Includes personal feelings that are universal and understood by everyone Which of the following family members is at greatest risk for complicated grief? A The wife of 60 years who has provided care for three years to her husband with Alzheimer's disease. B The son who lives out of town and has only been able to see his dad once a week for the past six months. C The female partner of a woman whose family has embraced her as family. D The daughter who has a long history of substance use and has just recently returned home to be at her dying mother's bedside. You are talking with the staff on your unit about the emotional challenges of working with dying patients and their families. Which of the following is an appropriate response to the grief the staff has been experiencing recently? A Avoid talking about the recent deaths, focusing on the patients who have survived. B Seek the support of the family of the dying patient to comfort the staff. C Share with the staff that personal grief should not be expressed by healthcare professionals. D Consult with the hospital chaplain or spiritual care counselor for staff support. You are making a bereavement visit to the 35-year-old daughter and primary caregiver of a female patient who died three months ago. The daughter reports she is experiencing mild breathlessness, loss of appetite, and difficulty concentrating. You should recognize that the daughter is experiencing:A A normal grief reaction B A complicated grief reaction C An abnormal grief reaction D A dysfunctional grief reaction A year after the loss of her son to suicide, Mrs. Phelps expresses to you that she is still terrified that her surviving son will also commit suicide. Mrs. Phelps reports continuing to have nightmares in which this happens. What type of grief is Mrs. Phelps experiencing? A Normal grief B Delayed grief C Exaggerated grief D Masked grief The hospice interdisciplinary team is creating a bereavement plan for the family of Mr. A, a 50-year-old patient with advanced HIV/AIDS. The patient defines his family as consisting of his partner, his parents, four siblings, as well as his two closest friends. In creating the plan, each member of the interdisciplinary team understands that bereavement interventions must: A Focus mainly on the patient's parents and siblings. B Include a referral to a bereavement support group or spiritual support group. C Take into account each survivor's cultural practices in mourning and grief reactions. D Occur at regular intervals for the initial six months after the death of the patient. You are assessing Mrs. Smith's husband's well-being during Mrs. Smith's recent hospitalization. He tells you he has had trouble with heart failure this past year and then says,