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7. A patient receives a visit from a clergy member who tells her that her daughter, who is her last surviving family member, has died. The patient says nothing for a long time, then finally says, "Okay. Can I go back to Bingo now?" Which of the following statements is correct?

A. The patient must be confused and doesn't understand what she just heard.
B. Everyone handles grief differently.
C. You should insist the patient attends grief counseling because she is in denial.
D. The patient hated her daughter.



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Final answer:

Denial is a common response to terminal illness or death, part of a series of grief stages outlined by Elizabeth Kübler-Ross. Nurses aid in honest communication and support during such challenging times.


Explanation:

Denial is a common initial reaction to news of a terminal illness or death, serving as a shock absorber to seek clarification and time to process. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross's stages of grief include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, which may manifest differently for each individual. Nurses play a vital role in establishing honest communication with patients facing difficult truths while providing genuine support.


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