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EAugust · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is designing a hospital program for parents who have lost a child. What intervention might be most useful to include?

1. Support group
2. Educational brochure
3. Informational workshop
4. Medication evaluation

Question 2

A grieving patient asks a nurse what he would get from participating in a grief support group. What benefits can the nurse include when responding? Select all that apply.

1. Social support
2. Connection to resources
3. Validation of experience
4. Direction on how to grieve
5. The opportunity to share his story

beccamahon · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1
Explanation: A support group can provide parents with the opportunity to connect with others who have experienced a similar loss. Although a brochure or a workshop might provide information that parents wants to know, a brochure does not provide emotional solace during the grieving process. A medication evaluation may not be indicated for every grieving parent.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: Support groups can give bereaved individuals the opportunity to connect with others and realize that they are not alone. They can provide information about the grieving process and other resources in the community. Support groups can help validate the emotions the bereaved is experiencing and provide members the chance to share their own stories in a supportive setting. There is no right way to grieve, and there are no directions on grieving.