A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. The client tells the nurse, "I am looking forward to seeing my grandchildren grow up." The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following stages of grief?

Denial

Bargaining

Acceptance

Anger

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Denial is the first stage of grief, in which the person refuses to accept the reality of their situation and tries to maintain a sense of normalcy. The client who says they are looking forward to seeing their grandchildren grow up is denying the fact that they have a terminal illness and that they may not live long enough to witness that.
B.   Bargaining involves making deals with self and God to help feel better, for instance, in this case the client will be expressing the will to do anything to prolong his life.
C.   Acceptance involves coming to terms with the reality of the situation and preparing for death. The client's statement does not indicate full acceptance.
D.   Anger involves feelings of resentment or frustration. The client's statement does not express anger towards their situation.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The dropper should be held about 1 cm (0.4 in) away from the eye to avoid touching or injuring the eye or contaminating the dropper tip.
B. Massaging the eyelids after instillation is not a standard practice and may cause discomfort or injury to the eye.
C. Administering multiple ophthalmic medications requires a sufficient interval between doses to prevent interactions and ensure effectiveness.
D. Asking the client to close their eyes tightly may squeeze out some of the medication or increase intraocular pressure.

A. A family whose head of household lost their job. B. A family whose house was destroyed in a fire. C. A family whose only child recently died due to cancer. D. A family whose oldest child is moving away for college.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. This represents a situational loss, as it is related to external circumstances such as economic changes.
B. This also represents a situational loss, as it involves the loss of material possessions.
C. This is a situational loss, specifically a loss of a loved one, which is different from a maturational loss.It is unexpected andoccurs due to an external event or situation.
D. This is an example of a maturational loss, as it involves a normal life transition that brings about feelings of loss and adjustment.

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A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. The client tells the nurse, "I am looking forward to seeing my grandchildren grow up." The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following stages of grief?

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