Understanding Grief and Loss in Nursing
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acculturation [ Ans: ] altering cultural values or behaviors
as a way to adapt to another culture
adaptive denial [ Ans: ] a coping mechanism where an
individual refuses to accept the reality of a situation
anticipatory grieving [ Ans: ] when people facing an
imminent loss begin to grapple with the very real
possibility of the loss or death in the near future
attachment behaviors [ Ans: ] affectional bonds with
significant others
attentive presence [ Ans: ] being with the client and
focusing intently on communicating with and
understanding him or her
bereavement [ Ans: ] refers to the process by which a
person experiences grief
complicated grieving [ Ans: ] a response outside the norm
and occurring when a person is void of emotion, grieves
for prolonged periods, or has expressions of grief that
seem disproportionate to the event
death cafes [ Ans: ] a social gathering where people
discuss death and dying in a supportive environment
,disenfranchised grief [ Ans: ] grief over a loss that is not
or cannot be mourned publicly or supported socially
grief [ Ans: ] subjective emotions and affect that are a
normal response to the experience of loss
grieving [ Ans: ] the process by which a person
experiences grief
grieving tasks [ Ans: ] the activities and processes that
help a person cope with grief
homeostasis [ Ans: ] a state of equilibrium or balance
mourning [ Ans: ] the outward expression of grief
outcry [ Ans: ] a strong emotional response to grief, often
expressed vocally
theories of grieving [ Ans: ] frameworks that explain the
process and stages of grief
universal mourning rituals [ Ans: ] practices observed
across cultures to express grief and honor the deceased
culturally specific mourning rituals [ Ans: ] unique
practices within cultures that reflect their beliefs and
values regarding death and grief
factors increasing susceptibility to complications related
to grieving [ Ans: ] elements that may hinder a person's
ability to cope with grief effectively
,critical factors for integrating loss into life [ Ans: ]
essential elements that facilitate the acceptance and
incorporation of loss into one's life
priority cues for facilitating grieving [ Ans: ] key
indicators that help identify how to support clients and
families in their grieving process
essential actions to facilitate grieving [ Ans: ] specific
interventions that help clients and families cope with grief
Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of human needs [ Ans: ] A
framework that motivates human actions, beginning with
physiological needs and ending with self-actualization.
Physiological loss [ Ans: ] Losses such as amputation of a
limb, a mastectomy or hysterectomy, or loss of mobility.
Safety loss [ Ans: ] Loss of a safe environment, evident in
domestic violence, child abuse, or public violence.
Loss of security and a sense of belonging [ Ans: ] Loss of a
loved one affecting the need to love and the feeling of
being loved, often accompanied by changes in
relationships.
Loss of self-esteem [ Ans: ] Any change in how a person is
valued at work or in relationships, threatening self-
esteem.
, Loss related to self-actualization [ Ans: ] An external or
internal crisis that blocks or inhibits striving toward
fulfillment, threatening personal goals.
Grieving process [ Ans: ] A process that nurses must
understand to help clients deal with the discomfort of
loss.
Therapeutic relationship [ Ans: ] A supportive interaction
that promotes the expression and release of emotional
and physical pain during grieving.
Therapeutic communication skills [ Ans: ] Skills such as
active listening that are paramount when assisting
grieving clients.
Stages of Grieving [ Ans: ] A concept proposed by
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross that outlines the process of how
loss affects human life.
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross [ Ans: ] A theorist who established a
basis for understanding how loss affects human life
through her work with terminally ill clients.
John Bowlby [ Ans: ] A theorist known for his
contributions to the understanding of attachment and
loss.
George Engel [ Ans: ] A theorist recognized for his work on
the grieving process.
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Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
acculturation [ Ans: ] altering cultural values or behaviors
as a way to adapt to another culture
adaptive denial [ Ans: ] a coping mechanism where an
individual refuses to accept the reality of a situation
anticipatory grieving [ Ans: ] when people facing an
imminent loss begin to grapple with the very real
possibility of the loss or death in the near future
attachment behaviors [ Ans: ] affectional bonds with
significant others
attentive presence [ Ans: ] being with the client and
focusing intently on communicating with and
understanding him or her
bereavement [ Ans: ] refers to the process by which a
person experiences grief
complicated grieving [ Ans: ] a response outside the norm
and occurring when a person is void of emotion, grieves
for prolonged periods, or has expressions of grief that
seem disproportionate to the event
death cafes [ Ans: ] a social gathering where people
discuss death and dying in a supportive environment
,disenfranchised grief [ Ans: ] grief over a loss that is not
or cannot be mourned publicly or supported socially
grief [ Ans: ] subjective emotions and affect that are a
normal response to the experience of loss
grieving [ Ans: ] the process by which a person
experiences grief
grieving tasks [ Ans: ] the activities and processes that
help a person cope with grief
homeostasis [ Ans: ] a state of equilibrium or balance
mourning [ Ans: ] the outward expression of grief
outcry [ Ans: ] a strong emotional response to grief, often
expressed vocally
theories of grieving [ Ans: ] frameworks that explain the
process and stages of grief
universal mourning rituals [ Ans: ] practices observed
across cultures to express grief and honor the deceased
culturally specific mourning rituals [ Ans: ] unique
practices within cultures that reflect their beliefs and
values regarding death and grief
factors increasing susceptibility to complications related
to grieving [ Ans: ] elements that may hinder a person's
ability to cope with grief effectively
,critical factors for integrating loss into life [ Ans: ]
essential elements that facilitate the acceptance and
incorporation of loss into one's life
priority cues for facilitating grieving [ Ans: ] key
indicators that help identify how to support clients and
families in their grieving process
essential actions to facilitate grieving [ Ans: ] specific
interventions that help clients and families cope with grief
Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of human needs [ Ans: ] A
framework that motivates human actions, beginning with
physiological needs and ending with self-actualization.
Physiological loss [ Ans: ] Losses such as amputation of a
limb, a mastectomy or hysterectomy, or loss of mobility.
Safety loss [ Ans: ] Loss of a safe environment, evident in
domestic violence, child abuse, or public violence.
Loss of security and a sense of belonging [ Ans: ] Loss of a
loved one affecting the need to love and the feeling of
being loved, often accompanied by changes in
relationships.
Loss of self-esteem [ Ans: ] Any change in how a person is
valued at work or in relationships, threatening self-
esteem.
, Loss related to self-actualization [ Ans: ] An external or
internal crisis that blocks or inhibits striving toward
fulfillment, threatening personal goals.
Grieving process [ Ans: ] A process that nurses must
understand to help clients deal with the discomfort of
loss.
Therapeutic relationship [ Ans: ] A supportive interaction
that promotes the expression and release of emotional
and physical pain during grieving.
Therapeutic communication skills [ Ans: ] Skills such as
active listening that are paramount when assisting
grieving clients.
Stages of Grieving [ Ans: ] A concept proposed by
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross that outlines the process of how
loss affects human life.
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross [ Ans: ] A theorist who established a
basis for understanding how loss affects human life
through her work with terminally ill clients.
John Bowlby [ Ans: ] A theorist known for his
contributions to the understanding of attachment and
loss.
George Engel [ Ans: ] A theorist recognized for his work on
the grieving process.
