Author Question: Mrs. Unger, a 76-year-old patient, has been suffering from liver cancer for more than a year. The ... (Read 29 times)

colton · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Mrs. Unger, a 76-year-old patient, has been suffering from liver cancer for more than a year. The family has requested hospice services. The family members are taking turns staying with Mrs. Unger. They have been reminiscing with Mrs.

Unger about her life and are now saying their good-byes. The type of grief that this family is experiencing is best described as which of the following? A. Normal
B. Anticipatory
C. Complicated
D. Disenfranchised

Question 2

A nurse is conducting a community-based education class. A strategy for positive health habits is:

A. daily monitoring of blood pressure.
B. adhering to a regular exercise regimen.
C. adhering to a daily exercise regimen and abstaining from alcohol consumption.
D. following the most popular diet to control the effects of weight gain.

onowka · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The process of letting go that occurs before an actual loss or death has occurred is called anticipatory grief.

Answer to Question 2

B
Community health programs are designed to prevent illness, promote health, and detect diseases. Actively plan screening sessions that lend themselves to health teaching and counseling. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and periodic blood pressure monitoring contribute to a healthy lifestyle.