Exam 27: Grief and Loss

The sibling of an adolescent client with Down syndrome was hit by a car and killed.The mother plans to hold the funeral before the client gets out of the hospital.Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse when the mother asks if this is the right decision to make?

An obstetric nurse is reviewing risk factors for prenatal loss with a group of clients.Which clients are at a high risk for prenatal loss? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a premature baby who was born at 28 weeks' gestation.The baby's parents tell a visiting family member,"we will be able to bring the baby home in a few weeks." Which is the most therapeutic response by the nurse in this situation?

An older adult client whose spouse died 6 months ago tells the nurse stories about the deceased spouse.When care has been completed,the client thanks the nurse for listening and states,"My children will not listen to these stories." From which type of care would this client benefit?

A nurse is caring for a client who just found out she has had a miscarriage.The nurse understands that the client will likely grieve over the loss.Which is true regarding perinatal loss grieving?

The nurse is completing a home care visit of an older adult client who is dying of end-stage renal failure and dementia.The client has been taking narcotic medication for the treatment of chronic arthritic pain.During the visit,the family tells the nurse that the client seems more restless and is grimacing and crying.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?