Author Question: Which of the following would lead the home health nurse to make a nursing diagnosis of unresolved ... (Read 54 times)

dollx · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which of the following would lead the home health nurse to make a nursing diagnosis of unresolved grief for a patient who was widowed 5 months ago?

a. Seeing that the patient keeps a picture of the husband by her bed
b. The patient said tearfully, I can't believe he is gone.
c. Assessing that the patient eats out frequently rather than cooking at home
d. The patient says that she attends church three times a week.

Question 2

How can a family best assist a toddler who is attempting to feed himself?

a. Encourage the child to use a fork
b. Feed the child themselves using a fork
c. Encourage large portions for easier handling
d. Offer the child finger foods

mcomstock09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Unresolved grief results when a grieving person does not move past some stage of the grief process. The widow is still in denial. It would be expected for the widow to keep pictures of her husband in the home. Eating out frequently and attending church would not lead to a diagnosis of unresolved grief, but instead would be encouraged.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Toddlers need to develop autonomy and do things for themselves in a trial-and-error method. Finger foods allow the child a feeling of independence.