Loss, Grief and Bereavement

Grief work is never finished, as there will always be times when a memory may trigger feelings or loss.

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The team is creating a bereavement plan for the family. The pt defines the family unit as the parent, the parents, siblings and close friends. What strategy BEST supports the family unit?

Account for each survivor's cultural practices in mourning and grief

You are speaking w/sister of a young adult who passed. What is MOST important to assess for a follow up bereavement plan?

Family support systems

The spouse of a pt who passed 14 years ago complains every week. What is the best response?

Grief is unpredictable and you may experience it in waves

Your pt died. You discuss your feelings with a coworker. What type of support system is this?

Informal support system

You are talking with a caregiver who's pt passed. What would be MOST helpful?

It must be hard to accept that this has happened

The partner of a diseased states they heard them wish them a good night. They ask if they are going crazy. What is the BEST response?

Many people have experienced seeing or hearing loved ones who have passed

You are attending to your wellness and self care. Which group best describes the 3 domains of wellness?

Physical, emotional and social

A 55 y/o pt has advanced heart failure. The 22 y/o is weeping and explains the pt will not be alive when they get married. What action supports anticipatory grief?

Provide therapeutic prescence and practice active listening

You are sharing experiences with colleagues about emotional challenges. What is MOST appropriate?

Seeking the support of a trusted colleague who has had similar experiences

What exactly is grief?

The emotional response to a loss

A 65 y/o has just died. Which person is at risk for disenfranchised grief?

The ex-partner of the pt, who was estranged from their children

A pt passed 2 months ago who had a complicated relationship with the family due to drug abuse. The daughter states this is so typical, leaving her to fend for myself. Which task of grief is the daughter most likely going through?

Working through the pain of the loss

A caregiver/family member is experiencing low energy, appetite loss and difficulty concentrating after the pt passed 1 month ago. What are they most likely experiencing?

A normal grief reaction