A nurse is taking care of a client in the denial stage of dying. The student nurse is preparing a short postclinical report about the stages of dying and wants to include a brief description of the stages of death.
The student nurse has to be able to describe each stage in one word. Which word by the student nurse would best describe the denial stage of dying? A) Rage
B) Shock
C) Guilt
D) Grief
Question 2
A nurse is taking care of a client in the depression stage of dying. Based on this information, what suggestion for helping the individual cope does the nurse need to make sure is present in the nursing care plan?
A) Allow the person to rest.
B) Encourage family support.
C) Try to assist in client's wishes.
D) Provide physical care.
