Asked by Vanessa Moreno on Apr 23, 2024
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A widow repeatedly tells details of finding her elderly husband not breathing, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and seeing him pronounced dead. Family members are concerned and ask, "What can we do?" The nurse should counsel the family that
A) they should express their feelings to the widow and ask her not to retell the story.
B) the retelling should be limited to once daily to avoid unnecessary stimulation.
C) repeating the story and her feelings is a helpful and necessary part of grieving.
D) retelling of memories is expected as part of the aging process.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
A lifesaving procedure that combines chest compressions and artificial ventilation to maintain circulatory flow and oxygenation during cardiac arrest.
Grieving
The process of experiencing emotional distress and coping with the loss of a loved one or significant life change.
- Discern and separate normal from intricate mourning behaviors.
Verified Answer
AR
Andriana RuscittoApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Nurses are encouraged to tell bereaved patients that telling the personal story of loss as many times as needed is acceptable and healthy because repetition is a helpful and necessary part of grieving.
Learning Objectives
- Discern and separate normal from intricate mourning behaviors.