A patient who has recently loss his spouse states, I just can't ...

[folubunmi]

A patient who has recently loss his spouse states, I just can't cry. What should the nurse realize this patient is at risk for developing?
 
  1. psychological issues
  2. depression
  3. overemotionality
  4. somatic symptoms

Question 2

The nurse who provided care to a terminally ill patient does not want to spend any time with the grieving family and begins to provide care to another patient. What is this nurse demonstrating?
 
  1. empathy
  2. apathy
  3. overemotionality
  4. blunting

[juiceman1987]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

The inability to express grief can lead to the onset of somatic, or physical, symptoms. Crying is considered a typical and expected part of the grief reaction in most grief theories. There is no indication this patient will face an increased risk for the development of psychological issues or depression.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

: Blunting is a problem often experienced by nurses who provide care to the terminally ill. The nurse may not be able to handle his or her emotions appropriately right after the death, and this is a coping mechanism. Empathy refers to the provision of emotional support that promotes a feeling of acceptance to the patient. Apathy is an emotion characterized by a lack of concern and involvement. Overemotionality is not a recognized term.

[folubunmi]

Excellent

[irishcancer18]

Gracias!