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Destiiny22

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Family and friends rush to offer support to a friend who has lost her teenage son. Which of these persons, through an intended act of kindness, may contribute to prolonging the woman's grief?
 
  a. The physician who prescribed antianxiety agents
  b. The nurse who offered to spend the night at her home
  c. The next-door teenager who provided care for the son's pet
  d. The accountant who assisted with stabilizing their financial affairs

Question 2

When a hospitalized patient dies, his wife stares blankly at the nurse and states, It can't be. The nurse assesses this as indicating:
 
  a. Despair and protest
  b. Shock and disbelief
  c. Anger and hostility
  d. Disorganization and confusion


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Frequent use of anxiolytic medications can mask grief. The other options are usual offers of assistance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Shock and disbelief are often the first responses to a death, followed by protest and despair. The wife's statement does not indicate confusion or anger.


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