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Which physical disturbance is commonly assessed in patients experiencing acute grief? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔A. Hypersomnia
B. Increased appetite
C. Tightness in the chest
D. Cardiovascular problems
Answer- C
When differentiating between bereavement symptoms & depression, the nurse will base the
formulation on knowledge that in bereavement: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Suicide thoughts are
common
B. Symptoms remit & exacerbate
C. Guilt feelings are overwhelming
D. Psychomotor retardation is obvious
Answer- B
A grief support group is heard at the local community center to assist persons who are dealing with
issues of loss. Which remark by one of the members would the nurse interpret as indicating unresolved
feelings of guilt? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. "I know that my husband had a good life"
, B. "It seems I miss my son more as time goes on"
C. "I am still wishing I had gotten help to him sooner"
D. "The holiday season is always a sad time for me
Answer- C
A young woman had just learned of the accidental death of her husband. She begins to cry & states "It's
not fair! How could he do this to me?" How should this remark be assessed as? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔A. A plea for help
B. An explosive episode
C. An expression of anger
D. Fear of making decisions alone
Answer- C
When a hospitalized patient dies, his wife stares blankly at the nurse & states, "It can't be" The nurse
asses this to indicate: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Despair & protest
B. Shock & disbelief
C. Anger & hostility
D. Disorganization & confusion
Answer- B
What is the order of the Kubler-Ross's stages of grief? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Denial, ager, bargaining,
depression & acceptance
Materials for Quick Success
Which physical disturbance is commonly assessed in patients experiencing acute grief? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔A. Hypersomnia
B. Increased appetite
C. Tightness in the chest
D. Cardiovascular problems
Answer- C
When differentiating between bereavement symptoms & depression, the nurse will base the
formulation on knowledge that in bereavement: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Suicide thoughts are
common
B. Symptoms remit & exacerbate
C. Guilt feelings are overwhelming
D. Psychomotor retardation is obvious
Answer- B
A grief support group is heard at the local community center to assist persons who are dealing with
issues of loss. Which remark by one of the members would the nurse interpret as indicating unresolved
feelings of guilt? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. "I know that my husband had a good life"
, B. "It seems I miss my son more as time goes on"
C. "I am still wishing I had gotten help to him sooner"
D. "The holiday season is always a sad time for me
Answer- C
A young woman had just learned of the accidental death of her husband. She begins to cry & states "It's
not fair! How could he do this to me?" How should this remark be assessed as? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔A. A plea for help
B. An explosive episode
C. An expression of anger
D. Fear of making decisions alone
Answer- C
When a hospitalized patient dies, his wife stares blankly at the nurse & states, "It can't be" The nurse
asses this to indicate: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Despair & protest
B. Shock & disbelief
C. Anger & hostility
D. Disorganization & confusion
Answer- B
What is the order of the Kubler-Ross's stages of grief? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Denial, ager, bargaining,
depression & acceptance
