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Chapter 30: Dying, Death, and Grieving Halter: Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 8th Edition
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Chapter 30: Dying, Death, and Grieving Halter: Varcarolis'
Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical
Approach, 8th Edition
Question 1:
An adult says to the nurse, "The cancer in my neck spread in only 2 months. I've been cursed my whole
life. Maybe if I had been more ge...
Chapter 30: Dying, Death, and Grieving Halter: Varcarolis'
Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical
Approach, 8th Edition
Question 1:
An adult says to the nurse, "The cancer in my neck spread in only 2 months. I've been cursed my whole
life. Maybe if I had been more generous with others ..." Considering the stages of grief described by
Kübler-Ross, which stage is evident?
- a. Anger
- b. Denial
- c. Depression
- d. Bargaining
Answer: d. Bargaining
Feedback: The adult’s statement reflects bargaining by contemplating what could have been done
differently to change their situation. This attempt to regain control or alter the outcome in light of their
cancer diagnosis is a clear sign of bargaining.
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Question 2:
Four teenagers died in an automobile accident. Six months later, which behavior by the parents best
demonstrates acceptance of the tragedy? The parents who:
- a. Isolate themselves at home.
- b. Return immediately to employment.
- c. Forbid other teens in the household to drive a car.
- d. Create a scholarship fund at their child's high school.
Answer: d. Create a scholarship fund at their child's high school.
Feedback: This action indicates acceptance and an active way to memorialize their child, demonstrating
an openness to expressing emotions and moving forward in a constructive manner. The other behaviors
suggest denial or avoidance of grief.
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Question 3:
After a spouse's death, an adult repeatedly says, "I should have recognized what was happening and
been more helpful." This adult is experiencing:
- a. Depression
- b. Bargaining
- c. Anger
- d. Guilt.
Answer: d. Guilt
Feedback: The adult is expressing self-reproach and reflecting on perceived shortcomings in their
spouse's care, which is characteristic of guilt. This statement does not reflect the other stages of grief.
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Question 4:
A widower tells friends, "I am taking my neighbor out for dinner. It's time for me to be more sociable
again." Considering the stages of grief described by Kübler-Ross, which stage is evident?
- a. Anger
- b. Denial
- c. Depression
- d. Acceptance
Answer: d. Acceptance
Feedback: The widower’s willingness to re-engage in social activities indicates that he has moved into
the acceptance stage of grief, where he recognizes the loss and is ready to form new relationships.
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