Grief & Loss Test 6

Actual loss is

a loss in which a person can no longer feel, hear, see, or know a person or object.

ambiguous loss is

a loss that occurs without closure or understanding. This kind of loss leaves a person searching for answers, and thus complicates and delays the process of grieving, and often results in unresolved grief. Like memory loss, disenfranchised grief. The individual is physically present but not psychologically available

What is complicated grief?

a person has a prolonged or significantly difficult time moving forward after a loss

What is psychosis

a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.

What is anticipatory grief?

grief is a forewarning or cushion that gives people time to prepare or complete the tasks related to the impending death.

What is disenfranchised grief?

grief when their relationship to the deceased person is not socially sanctioned, cannot be shared openly, or seems of lesser significance.

perceived loss is

loss occurs when a person is experiencing a loss, but that loss is less obvious to other people.

necessary loss is

losses that are natural and positive.

A patient lost a sibling in a car accident. On the same day, the patient lost his job, but the patient does not seem upset about the job loss. Which grief type is indicated by the patient's presentation? 1 Delayed grief 2 Masked grief 3 Exaggerated grief 4 Disenfranchised grief

1 Delayed grief

A young adult lost a limb in a motor-vehicle accident and is very upset about it. How should the nurse classify the loss to help plan further interventions? 1 Actual loss 2 Perceived loss 3 Necessary loss 4 Maturational loss

1 Actual loss

Regarding grief in older adults, which understanding helps guide the nurse's relationship with an elderly patient? 1 Older adults have usually sustained many losses in life, which influence the current loss. 2 Older adults with poor memory experience grief less intensely. 3 Older adults generally handle loss better because they have more experience with it. 4 Social support is less important because an older adult's circle of friends has become smaller.

1 Older adults have usually sustained many losses in life, which influence the current loss.

Regarding the request for organ and tissue donation at the time of death, what should the nurse keep in mind? 1 Specially educated personnel make requests. 2 Requests are usually made by the nurse caring for the patient at the time of death. 3 Only patients who have given prior instruction regarding donation become donors. 4 Professionals need to be very selective in whom they ask for organ and tissue donation

1 Specially educated personnel make requests.

Which theory of grief and mourning includes denial and acceptance? 1 Stages of dying 2 Attachment theory 3 Dual process model 4 Trajectories of bereavement

1 Stages of dying

After communicating with a patient, the nurse suspects normal grief. Which statements if made by the patient would support the suspicion? Select all that apply. 1 "I was diagnosed with colon cancer." 2 "I often forget my residential address." 3 "I witnessed the death of my married lover recently." 4 "I have lost interest in doing my regular work since I lost my beloved pet." 5 "I often feel lonely since the death of my spouse, even though I have many friends.

1 "I was diagnosed with colon cancer." 4 "I have lost interest in doing my regular work since I lost my beloved pet." 5 "I often feel lonely since the death of my spouse, even though I have many friends.

The registered nurse is teaching a nursing student how to perform an assessment of grief and loss for a patient in the last stages of cancer. Which statement made by the nursing student indicates effective learning? Select all that apply. 1 "I will honestly communicate with the patient." 2 "I will gather information from the patient only." 3 "I will only listen to verbal responses of the patient." 4 "I will communicate with the patient using closed-ended questions." 5 "I will establish a good relationship with the patient by providing a therapeutic touch."

1 "I will honestly communicate with the patient." 5 "I will establish a good relationship with the patient by providing a therapeutic touch."

The nurse is attending to a terminally ill patient. Which behaviors show that the patient is in a stage of dying? Select all that apply. 1 Denial 2 Depression 3 Anticipation 4 Acceptance 5 Preparation

1 Denial 2 Depression 4 Acceptance

A terminally ill patient is bedridden. On examination, the nurse finds that the patient has dyspnea. Which possible causes of dyspnea should the nurse evaluate in the patient? Select all that apply. 1 Fever 2 Anxiety 3 Anemia 4 Lack of fluid intake 5 Trigeminal nerve stimulation

1 Fever 2 Anxiety 3 Anemia

The nurse is closely monitoring a patient who is critically ill with a chronic disease. Which physical changes indicate that the patient will die soon, and the nurse should inform the family? Select all that apply. 1 Inability to swallow 2 Increased muscle tone 3 Increased urine output 4 Increased periods of sleeping 5 Coolness and cyanosis in extremities

1 Inability to swallow 4 Increased periods of sleeping 5 Coolness and cyanosis in extremities

Which physical changes occur a few days prior to death in a patient? Select all that apply. 1 Mottling of skin 2 Very high peripheral pulses 3 Increased bowel movements 4 Cheyne-Stokes breathing pattern 5 Patches of varying colors of pallor on the skin

1 Mottling of skin 4 Cheyne-Stokes breathing pattern 5 Patches of varying colors of pallor on the skin

The nurse is caring for a terminally ill patient. Which physical changes in the patient suggest that death is near? Select all that apply. 1 Noisy respirations 2 Increased urine output 3 Decreased muscle tone 4 Decreased intake of food 5 Decreased periods of sleeping

1 Noisy respirations 3 Decreased muscle tone 4 Decreased intake of food

The nurse finds that a terminally ill patient who is in a home hospice setting is dehydrated. Which nursing actions should the nurse perform? Select all that apply. 1 Offer ice chips. 2 Apply a moist cloth to the patient's lips. 3 Keep the tongue moist. 4 Give fluids through a nasogastric tube. 5 Provide mouth care every 8 hours

1 Offer ice chips. 2 Apply a moist cloth to the patient's lips. 3 Keep the tongue moist.

Which statements are true regarding factors that influence grief and loss? Select all that apply. 1 Religious practices help to navigate the loss. 2 Increased ill temper is a common expression of grief. 3 School-age children always understand the cause of loss. 4 Hope plays a vital role in a patient's adjustment to loss and death. 5 Socioeconomic status influences a person's grief process in an indirect way.

1 Religious practices help to navigate the loss. 2 Increased ill temper is a common expression of grief. 4 Hope plays a vital role in a patient's adjustment to loss and death.

A patient has been brought to the hospital in a gasping state. The patient dies despite receiving basic life support measures. What fit within the role of the nurse in obtaining an autopsy? Select all that apply. 1 Respecting the family's wishes and final decisions 2 Informing the family that all the organs will be replaced 3 Answering questions and supporting the family's choices 4 Obtaining autopsy permission from the family members 5 Signing the request for autopsy

1 Respecting the family's wishes and final decisions 2 Informing the family that all the organs will be replaced 3 Answering questions and supporting the family's choices 4 Obtaining autopsy permission from the family members

Which physical changes are observed in a patient who is in his or her last hours of life? Select all that apply. 1 Sagging mouth 2 Light-colored urine 3 Increased urination 4 Relaxed jaw muscles 5 Increased pulmonary secretions

1 Sagging mouth 4 Relaxed jaw muscles

Which nursing actions help to promote the dignity of the patient experiencing grief? Select all that apply. 1 Sharing time with the patient 2 Respecting the patient as a whole person 3 Valuing the things that the patient cares about 4 Suggesting a family member stay through the night 5 Reassuring the patient that someone is close at hand

1 Sharing time with the patient 2 Respecting the patient as a whole person 3 Valuing the things that the patient cares about

The nurse understands that grief can come in many forms. Exaggerated grief is a type of complicated grief. Which statements are true about exaggerated grief? Select all that apply. 1 Suicide is a risk for these patients. 2 The patient's grief is usually delayed. 3 The patient exhibits maladaptive behavior. 4 Exaggerated grief is triggered by a second loss. 5 The patient exhibits self-destructive behavior.

1 Suicide is a risk for these patients. 3 The patient exhibits maladaptive behavior. 5 The patient exhibits self-destructive behavior.

A patient diagnosed with terminal stage cancer says, "I will seek a second opinion and have the tests done again at another hospital." Which stage of the Kübler-Ross theory is reflected in the patient's statement? 1 Anger 2 Denial 3 Bargaining 4 Depression

2 Denial

A patient is diagnosed with terminal stage cancer. Which findings in the patient indicate lack of hope due to deteriorating physical condition? Select all that apply. 1 The patient sighs and has a negative view of the future. 2 The patient displays sad facial and voice expressions. 3 The patient wants to undergo more tests. 4 The patient feels weak, lacks energy, and has vague pains. 5 The patient shows a lack of interest and communicates minimally.

1 The patient sighs and has a negative view of the future. 2 The patient displays sad facial and voice expressions. 4 The patient feels weak, lacks energy, and has vague pains. 5 The patient shows a lack of interest and communicates minimally.

A patient is diagnosed with advanced leukemia. The patient is hopeless about the treatment. Which nursing interventions would help the patient to overcome the lack of hope? Select all that apply. 1 Treating chronic pain 2 Advising dietary modification 3 Providing economical support 4 Identifying sources of social support 5 Providing opportunities to express positive life events

1 Treating chronic pain 4 Identifying sources of social support 5 Providing opportunities to express positive life events

Which patient's condition can be categorized as exaggerated grief? 1 A patient who is exhibiting psychosis due to grief 2 A patient who is depressed due to death of a child 3 A patient who is trying to avoid the full realization of the loss 4 A patient who is unaware of behaving disruptively because of grief

1 A patient who is exhibiting psychosis due to grief (and are at risk for suicide, exhibit obsessions, the person blames self for the loss..)

In which stage of mourning described by Bowlby's attachment theory does the person feel unreal? 1 Numbing 2 Reorganization 3 Yearning and searching 4 Disorganization and despair

1 Numbing

A nurse is evaluating outcomes for a critically ill patient, and wants to validate the achievement of goals and expectations. Which question asked by the nurse indicates a need for correction? 1 "Are you receiving high-quality care?" 2 "Are you comfortable talking about your grief?" 3 "Do you have a specific request that I have not met?" 4 "Are your needs being addressed in a timely manner?

2 "Are you comfortable talking about your grief?"

A patient who has a serious, life-limiting chronic illness wants to continue to engage in self-care and live as normally as possible. Which nursing responses reflect a helpful understanding of patient self-care at the end of life? 1 "Learning to accept that you can't perform some activities anymore will bring you more acceptance and peace." 2 "Which activities are most important to you, and how can you continue to do them?" 3 "People in your life want to help you with things; allow them to do what they want for you." 4 "Spending more of your time resting or reading will conserve your energy."

2 "Which activities are most important to you, and how can you continue to do them?"

A patient diagnosed with final stage cancer is worried about dying and is rushing to complete tasks. Which type of grief is the patient experiencing? 1 Normal 2 Anticipatory 3 Complicated 4 Disenfranchised grief

2 Anticipatory

The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. The parent of the patient feels severe grief and loss after seeing the child suffering. Which type of grief is the parent experiencing? 1 Normal 2 Anticipatory 3 Complicated 4 Disenfranchised grief

2 Anticipatory

The nurse observes physical symptoms of yearning including lethargy, insomnia, and loss of appetite in a patient who witnessed the accidental death of a friend. Which theory of grief and mourning explains this type of grief? 1 Stages of dying 2 Attachment theory 3 Dual process model 4 Rando's "R" process model

2 Attachment theory

Which statement is true about chronic grief? 1 Suicide is a risk factor for chronic grief. 2 Chronic grief may last for years or decades. 3 A patient with chronic grief may exhibit obsessions. 4 A patient with chronic grief is unaware that the disruptive behavior is due to loss.

2 Chronic grief may last for years or decades

A patient is in the terminal stages of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and reports chronic dull pain. On assessment the nurse finds that the patient does not have a family and has nobody to provide care. Which is the most appropriate nursing action in this situation? 1 Hospitalize the patient in the intensive care unit. 2 Provide hospice care to the patient. 3 Provide acute care to the patient. 4 Seclude the patient in a separate room.

2 Provide hospice care to the patient.

The nurse is providing postmortem care. Which action is the priority? 1 Locating the patient's clothing 2 Providing culturally and religiously sensitive care in body preparation 3 Transporting the body to the morgue as soon as possible to prevent body decomposition 4 Providing all postmortem care to protect the family of the deceased from having to see the body

2 Providing culturally and religiously sensitive care in body preparation

In which stage of mourning described by Bowlby's attachment theory does a person accept change, acquire new skills, and build new relationships? 1 Numbing 2 Reorganization 3 Yearning and searching 4 Disorganization and despair

2 Reorganization

A patient who is in a hospice care facility develops anorexia. The patient reports feeling uncomfortable after eating but is otherwise peaceful. The patient's family members become very anxious due to the reduced food intake by the patient. Which is the most appropriate nursing action in this situation? 1 Encourage the patient to eat. 2 Support the grieving family. 3 Promote spiritual comfort and hope to the patient. 4 Maintain a comfortable and peaceful environment.

2 Support the grieving family.

After communicating with a patient, the nurse suspects anticipatory grief. Which statements if made by the patient would support the suspicion? Select all that apply. 1 "I was diagnosed with colon cancer." 2 "I often forget my residential address." 3 "I witnessed the death of my married lover recently." 4 "I have lost interest in doing my regular work since I lost my beloved pet." 5 "I often feel lonely since the death of my spouse, even though I have many friends.

2 "I often forget my residential address."

A patient is experiencing complicated grief and is having trouble moving forward in life. Which terms refer to specific types of complicated grief? Select all that apply. 1 Normal grief 2 Delayed grief 3 Masked grief 4 Exaggerated grief 5 Disenfranchised grief

2 Delayed grief 3 Masked grief 4 Exaggerated grief

The registered nurse delegates the task of caring for a body after death to nursing assistive personnel (NAP). Which nursing interventions are appropriate while caring for a body after death? Select all that apply. 1 Removing the dentures from the mouth 2 Identifying the patient using two identifiers 3 Elevating the patient's head on one pillow 4 Combing patient's hair or applying personal hairpieces 5 Instructing the family to stay away from the preparation of the body

2 Identifying the patient using two identifiers 3 Elevating the patient's head on one pillow 4 Combing patient's hair or applying personal hairpieces

An older adult has chronic body aches due to muscular dystrophy. The associated pain has put made the patient feel hopeless. The nurse suggests hospice care. When educating the family members about hospice care, which information should the nurse include? Select all that apply. 1 The hospice care ends with death of the patient. 2 It is a patient- and family-centered approach to care. 3 The hospice team promotes patient dignity and self-esteem. 4 It is a place to take care of terminally ill patients. 5 The hospice team gives preference to the patient's wishes

2 It is a patient- and family-centered approach to care. 3 The hospice team promotes patient dignity and self-esteem. 5 The hospice team gives preference to the patient's wishes

Which actions done by a patient in a mental health clinic support the nurse's observation that the patient has low self-esteem due to experiencing a recent loss of an important possession? Select all that apply. 1 The patient shows dependence on others. 2 The patient explains sentiment attached to the lost possession. 3 The patient stays lonely in the hospital setting. 4 The patient shows inconsistency in different situations. 5 The patient insists on the usefulness of the lost possession

2 The patient explains sentiment attached to the lost possession. 5 The patient insists on the usefulness of the lost possession

Which patient's condition can be categorized as normal grief? 1 A patient who is exhibiting psychosis due to grief 2 A patient who is depressed due to death of a child 3 A patient who is trying to avoid the full realization of the loss 4 A patient who is unaware of behaving disruptively because of grief

2 A patient who is depressed due to death of a child a common and universal reaction to loss or death that may be unexpected or traumatic

The registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about non-pharmacological interventions that decrease nausea for terminally ill patients. Which statement made by the nursing student nurse indicates effective learning? 1 "I will provide cool air in the room." 2 "I will provide massage therapy to the patient." 3 "I will encourage the patient to lie on the right side." 4 "I will provide background music of patient's choice."

3 "I will encourage the patient to lie on the right side."

The nurse is caring for a patient who recently lost a spouse in an accident. Which statement indicates a need for further counseling to help the patient move through the normal grief process? 1 "I have good friends and a good daughter." 2 "I will discuss with my daughter what can we do." 3 "It's time to quit on life and be with my late husband." 4 "I am not able to take care of myself much, but I will try.

3 "It's time to quit on life and be with my late husband."

Which patient's condition can be categorized as delayed grief? 1 A patient who is exhibiting psychosis due to grief 2 A patient who is depressed due to death of a child 3 A patient who is trying to avoid the full realization of the loss 4 A patient who is unaware of behaving disruptively because of grief

3 A patient who is trying to avoid the full realization of the loss

The nurse is assisting a deceased patient's family member in the grief process. Which nursing intervention indicates a need for correction? 1 Acknowledging the loss openly 2 Reinforcing the reality of the event 3 Avoiding reminiscence of the survivor 4 Reassure the survivor that difficulty in sleeping is normal behavior

3 Avoiding reminiscence of the survivor

The nurse is caring for a patient with grief and loss due to the death of a grandfather. Which behavioral symptom observed by nurse indicates normal grief? 1 Hopelessness 2 Muscle weakness 3 Distancing from people 4 Sense of depersonalization

3 Distancing from people

Two friends were involved in a motor-vehicle accident. One of them died, and the survivor attempted suicide due to feeling responsible for the friend's death. Which grief type is indicated by the patient's presentation? 1 Delayed grief 2 Masked grief 3 Exaggerated grief 4 Uncomplicated grief

3 Exaggerated grief

A 1-year-old child lost his mother in a car accident. The child refuses to eat and has a sleep disturbance. Which factor is most likely responsible for this response? 1 Coping strategies 2 Nature of the loss 3 Human development 4 Personal relationship

3 Human development

Which approach to helping grieving people is most consistent with postmodern grief theories? 1 Helping the patient identify the tasks to be accomplished during grief 2 Encouraging people to recognize stages of grieving in anticipation of what is to come 3 Listening carefully to a person's story of how the grief experience is unfolding 4 Offering general grief timelines to help the person know when a phase will pass

3 Listening carefully to a person's story of how the grief experience is unfolding

A patient who is experiencing severe pain during end-of-life care tells the nurse, "I do not want medication for pain and I want to be awake when my family visits me." Which is the best intervention that the nurse can provide in this situation? 1 Distract the patient and administer the medication. 2 Administer the medication when the family visits the patient. 3 Provide alternative pain management therapies such as heat or cold. 4 Firmly instruct the patient that medicines are necessary for treatment

3 Provide alternative pain management therapies such as heat or cold.

A patient has sustained severe injuries due to a motor-vehicle accident. The patient is unable to return to work due to physical disability. This affects the economic status of the patient. How should the nurse classify the loss to help plan further interventions? 1 Actual loss 2 Perceived loss 3 Situational loss 4 Maturational loss

3 Situational loss

The nurse is caring for a patient who recently lost parents in a road accident. The nurse assesses that the patient has shortness of breath, a feeling of lethargy, and loss of appetite. Which stage of mourning should the nurse suspect in the patient according to Bowlby's attachment theory? 1 Numbing 2 Reorganization 3 Yearning and searching 4 Disorganization and despair

3 Yearning and searching

Which stage of the attachment theory of grief and mourning is characterized by emotional outbursts of tearful sobbing? 1 Numbing 2 Reorganization 3 Yearning and searching 4 Disorganization and despair

3 Yearning and searching

After communicating with a patient, the nurse suspects disinfranchised grief. Which statements if made by the patient would support the suspicion? Select all that apply. 1 "I was diagnosed with colon cancer." 2 "I often forget my residential address." 3 "I witnessed the death of my married lover recently." 4 "I have lost interest in doing my regular work since I lost my beloved pet." 5 "I often feel lonely since the death of my spouse, even though I have many friends.

3 "I witnessed the death of my married lover recently."

The registered nurse is coordinating patient and family care during and after the death of a patient. Which actions performed by the nurse pertain to cultural and religious rituals of the patient? Select all that apply. 1 Providing safe and appropriate postmortem care 2 Gathering and recording much of the remaining information surrounding a death 3 Allowing the family members to place the body on the floor with the head facing north 4 Allowing the members of an extended family to stay with the deceased for up to 8 hours after death 5 Explaining to family members that an autopsy does not deform the body and that all organs are replaced in the body

3 Allowing the family members to place the body on the floor with the head facing north 4 Allowing the members of an extended family to stay with the deceased for up to 8 hours after death 5 Explaining to family members that an autopsy does not deform the body and that all organs are replaced in the body

A patient in a rehabilitation clinic is recovering from the loss of a limb in a motor-vehicle accident. In addition to providing wound care and physical therapy, which factors should the nurse assess to help the patient recover? Select all that apply. 1 Religion 2 Culture 3 Family support 4 Behaviors indicating a grief response 5 The patient's point of view of the loss

3 Family support 4 Behaviors indicating a grief response 5 The patient's point of view of the loss

In which stage of mourning described by Bowlby's attachment theory does the person experiences an inner and intense yearning for the lost person.? 1 Numbing 2 Reorganization 3 Yearning and searching 4 Disorganization and despair

3 Yearning and searching

After speaking with a female patient experiencing depression, the nurse suspects that the patient has chronic grief. Which statement made by the patient would support the suspicion? 1 "I lost my beloved pet last week." 2 "I have been on chemotherapy for 6 months to treat cancer." 3 "My pregnancy was terminated when I was in an auto accident." 4 "I witnessed the sudden death of one of my close friends when we were children."

4 "I witnessed the sudden death of one of my close friends when we were children."

A patient who lost a spouse in an accident says, "I miss my partner. I will never get my partner back." Which stage of dying, according to Kübler-Ross theory of grief and mourning, is reflected in the patient's statement? 1 Anger 2 Denial 3 Bargaining 4 Acceptance

4 Acceptance

A patient is experiencing memory loss due to a severe brain injury sustained in a car accident. The patient is unable to recollect her own name or that of family members and is unable to perform activities of daily living. Which loss has the patient sustained that may need further evaluation? 1 Actual loss 2 Perceived loss 3 Necessary loss 4 Ambiguous loss

4 Ambiguous loss

Which loss occurs when the lost person is physically present but not psychologically available? 1 Actual loss 2 Perceived loss 3 Situational loss 4 Ambiguous loss

4 Ambiguous loss

A family member asks the home care nurse what to do if the patient's serious chronic illness worsens even with increased medical interventions. How should the nurse best begin a conversation about the goals of care at the end of life? 1 Encourage the family member to think more positively about the patient's new therapy. 2 Avoid the discussion because it has to do with medical, not nursing, diagnoses. 3 Initiate a discussion about advance directives with the patient, family, and health care team. 4 Ask the patient to identify beliefs about the goals of care while the family member is present.

4 Ask the patient to identify beliefs about the goals of care while the family member is present.

The nurse is caring for a terminally ill patient. How can the nurse actively communicate with the patient? 1 By asking close-ended questions 2 By sympathizing with the patient 3 By discussing sensitive issues 4 By asking open-ended questions

4 By asking open-ended questions

Which critical thinking skill does the nurse use when considering how cultural perspectives impact the meaning of loss/death in a patient? 1 Attitudes 2 Standards 3 Experience 4 Knowledge

4 Knowledge

Which type of loss does a toddler experience associated with separation anxiety from mom when starting preschool? 1 Actual loss 2 Perceived loss 3 Situational loss 4 Maturational loss

4 Maturational loss

While caring for the body of a deceased patient, the nurse attaches an eagle feather to the patient. Which culture is reflected in the nurse's action? 1 Chinese 2 Hispanic 3 Buddhist 4 Native American

4 Native American

After the death of a patient, the family members are limiting their public displays of emotion. What could be the culture of the patient? 1 Latino 2 Islamic 3 Hispanic 4 Western European

4 Western European

A patient is upset due to a terminal illness of a parent. How should the nurse educate the patient about anticipatory grief and its management? Select all that apply. 1 Emphasize high-dose sedation. 2 Instruct the patient to avoid meeting with the parent to overcome grief. 3 Explain to the patient that grief may aggravate the situation. 4 Explain that the patient will eventually get mentally prepared for the loss. 5 Explain that this grief cannot be controlled by willpower, because it is an unconscious process.

4 Explain that the patient will eventually get mentally prepared for the loss. 5 Explain that this grief cannot be controlled by willpower, because it is an unconscious process.

Which patient's condition can be categorized as masked grief? 1 A patient who is exhibiting psychosis due to grief 2 A patient who is depressed due to death of a child 3 A patient who is trying to avoid the full realization of the loss 4 A patient who is unaware of behaving disruptively because of grief

4 A patient who is unaware of behaving disruptively because of grief (unaware that the disruptive behavior is due to loss)

In which stage of mourning described by Bowlby's attachment theory does the person extends blame and expresses anger towards anyone who is responsible for the loss.? 1 Numbing 2 Reorganization 3 Yearning and searching 4 Disorganization and despair

4 Disorganization and despair

characterized by repeating the accident stories many times and realizing the loss as permanent.

Disorganization and despair is the third stage of mourning

characterized by stunned and unreal feelings.

Numbing is the first stage of mourning

stage of mourning, which usually occurs a year after the loss.

Reorganization is the last stage of mourning

Characterized by shortness of breath, a feeling of lethargy, and loss of appetite due to emotional outbursts.

Yearning and searching is the second stage of bereavement

What is cheyne-stokes breathing pattern

a cyclical pattern of breathing in which movement gradually decreases to a complete stop and then returns to norma