A recently widowed patient tells the nurse, I am having ...

[imanialler]

A recently widowed patient tells the nurse, I am having epigastric discomfort. I think I have developed an ulcer.. Diagnostic tests are negative. Which phenomenon of bereavement is evident?
 
  a. Preoccupation with the image of the deceased
  b. Disorganization, depression, and restlessness
  c. Sensations of somatic distress
  d. Reorganization of behavior

Question 2

After establishing a no-harm contract with the client, the nurse should:
 
  a. Begin to assess client risk factors.
  b. Continue to maintain close observation.
  c. Decrease observation activity to allow client autonomy.
  d. Begin treatment with antidepressants.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Sensations of somatic distress are often experienced during the acute stage of grieving. They include tightness in the throat, shortness of breath, exhaustion, and pain or sensations such as those experienced by the dead person.

Answer to Question 2

B
After the client agrees to a no-harm contract, the health care provider must still maintain close observation while continuing to work on underlying issues of self-worth and despair. The assessment process should have been started prior to this. Antidepressants are prescribed based on physician order. Decreasing observation may increase client risk at this time.

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