The nurse suspects that the spouse of a terminally ill client is ...

[jilianpiloj]

The nurse suspects that the spouse of a terminally ill client is experiencing anticipatory grief when he :
 
  a. dramatically reduces the time he spends attending to the client.
  b. refuses to leave the client's bedside re-gardless of the reason.
  c. sobs inconsolably whenever he visits.
  d. spends hours recalling details of their life together.

Question 2

Which intervention demonstrates effective care for an individual who has expressed a wish to retire sometime soon? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Asking about when she plans to retire
  b. Assessing her ability to handle the stresses of retirement
  c. Engaging her in a conversation about her interests
  d. Inquiring about the existence of any chronic illnesses
  e. Scheduling a full physical examination

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Anticipatory grief is the response to a real or perceived loss such as in anticipation of the death of a loved one. Behaviors that may signal anticipatory grief include a sudden change in attitude to-ward the thing or person to be lost. The other options are characteristics of normal grieving.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Talking with clients about retirement plans, providing anticipatory guidance about the transition to retirement, identifying those who may be at risk for boredom and health concerns, and refer-ring to appropriate resources for retirement planning and support are important nursing interven-tions. The client could also take this time to consider prevention and lifestyle changes, which can be identified by scheduling a full physical examination.