Exam 17: Loss, Grief, Dying

Which statements describe legal responsibilities after the death of a patient? Select all that apply.

Which interventions are appropriate for a client receiving palliative care? Select all that apply.

Which component is contained within the definition of the Uniform Determination of Death Act?

A nursing student attending a conference on grief says to one of the presenters, "The patient I cared for last week in clinical told me she cried for 4 months after she lost her cat. Isn't that an excessive amount of time to cry over a cat?" What is the most appropriate response by the presenter?

Which statements indicate the nurse has a good understanding of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's theory? Select all that apply.

Which statement regarding palliative sedation is true?

The mother of a preschool child dies suddenly of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. What recommendation should the nurse make to the family regarding how to most therapeutically care for the child?

A patient previously lived with a sister for more than 20 years. Although it has been more than a year since the sister died, the patient tells the home health nurse, "It's no worse now, but I never feel any relief from this overwhelming sadness. I still can't sleep a full night. The house is a mess; I even feel too tired to take a bath." The patient's clothing is not clean, and hair is not combed. The patient is apparently not eating adequately. What can the nurse conclude about this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient in a persistent vegetative state (PVS). Which finding would the nurse expect to observe?

What is the American Nurses Association's (ANA) position on assisted suicide?

How should the nurse respond to a family immediately after a patient dies?

The nurse has been explaining advance directives to a patient. Which response by the patient would indicate successful teaching?

A patient in a cancer clinic says to the nurse, "I'm just so angry. I feel like God is punishing me. I know this is a bad way to think, but I don't deserve to die of cancer." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A 16-year-old boy recently lost his father in a tragic motorcycle accident. In assessing how well this teenager is managing and coping with the death of his father, the nurse should be most alert for which high-priority behavior?

The nurse had been caring for a patient in a hospice facility for 1 month. When the patient dies, the family invites the nurse to attend the calling hours and funeral. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?