Problem
A. Loss isn't only associated with death. Think of some losses that a person may encounter in life and the impact they can have.
B. Why can some people handle grief better than others?
C. Why is it difficult for some people to talk about the end of life and easier for others?
D. Feelings of loss and grief due to a miscarriage are often overlooked by healthcare providers. What assessments should be made by the nurse and what interventions could be done to help the mother and family cope with this loss?
E. What can be said about "letting go" to a friend who has recently lost a spouse?
F. How could the nurse respond to parents who are asking if a 7-year-old should attend the funeral of her grandfather?
G. What verbal or nonverbal cues could the nurse identify to determine how a dying person is coping with the tasks of death?
H. If the patient has no living will or durable power of attorney for health care, how is the decision made for a Do Not Resuscitate Order?