Author Question: The nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the grief experience. One of the nurses comments, When ... (Read 28 times)

bobthebuilder · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the grief experience. One of the nurses comments, When my mother died, I never saw my father show any emotion. He wanted to be strong for the children.

What do you think will happen with those unexpressed feelings? Which of these answers is most appropriate?
1. Pent-up emotions may lead to depression or other disorders.
2. Your father probably has worked through his grief by this time.
3. Maybe you can teach him how to express his feelings.
4. If feelings are not expressed, the person will become suicidal.

Question 2

Which of these persons would the nurse assess as most likely to be suffering from chronic sor-row?

1. The mother of a 6-month-old baby who has frequent ear infections
2. The father of a son who has schizophrenia
3. The daughter whose father recently had a hip replacement
4. The wife whose husband wants a trial separation

CharlieArnold · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
Inhibited expression of grief can lead to depression; therefore option 1 is correct. Option 2 can-not be assumed. The nurse should not be made to feel responsible for teaching her father (option 3). Unexpressed feelings do not necessarily lead to suicidality, so option 4 is incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
The only situation that presents as a long-term, chronic loss is option 2, having a child with schizophrenia. The other situations are resolving or at least hopeful for recovery.