What is the MOST important role nurses can play in assisting ...

[JMatthes]

What is the MOST important role nurses can play in assisting clients to grieve?
 
  a. maintaining a close physical presence to them
  b. urging them to resume normal routines as soon as possible
  c. encouraging them to experience their feelings to the fullest so they can work through these feelings
  d. suggesting they attend special groups that provide support

Question 2

When a person dies unexpectedly, which type of grief response can usually be expected in surviving loved ones after the initial shock?
 
  a. uncomplicated recovery c. chronic anxiety
  b. traumatic imagery d. sleep disturbances

[yuyiding]

Answer to Question 1

C
Nurses should become familiar with different types of grief so they can recognize the complexity of feelings associated with grief. Then these nurses can assist mourners in an appropriate way by encouraging them to experience their feelings to the fullest so they can work through these feelings and begin the healing process.

Answer to Question 2

A
Uncomplicated or normal grief follows a significant loss in a predictable course, ending when the lost object is surrendered and the survivor resumes normal life responsibilities.

[JMatthes]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Liddy]

Great answer, keep it coming