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A nurse is caring for an Irish client who has recently lost a spouse. The client states to the nurse, I'm planning an elaborate wake and funeral. According to George Engel, what purpose would these rituals serve?
 
  A. To delay the recovery process initiated by the loss of the client's spouse
  B. To facilitate the acceptance of the loss of the client's spouse
  C. To avoid dealing with grief associated with the loss of the client's spouse
  D. To eliminate emotional pain related to the loss of the client's spouse

Question 2

A client with borderline personality disorder tells the nurse, I'm afraid to get on a train because we'll probably get into a wreck. The best response by the nurse is:
 
  A) Have you had a bad experience riding a train?
  B) What are the chances of that actually happening?
  C) Now you know that won't happen.
  D) Have you thought about going by automobile?



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Answer to Question 1

B
The nurse should anticipate that the purpose of these rituals is to facilitate the acceptance of the loss of the client's spouse. Resolution of the loss is the fourth stage in Engel's grief process, in which the bereaved experiences a preoccupation with the loss, which gradually decreases over time.

Answer to Question 2

C



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