Death and Dying

Question 1

Kubler-Ross Stages of Grieving

Answer 1

Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance

Question 2

5 Types of Grieving

Answer 2

“Normal” or uncomplicated - negative emotions that change to acceptance with time; may have somatic complaints

Anticipatory - ex. mother cries because daughter is going away for college in the Fall

Delayed - client may be unable or willing to grieve at the time of the loss; may drive days, months or years after

Complex - loss complicated by strong emotions like guilt or bitterness

Disenfranchised Grief - loss that cannot be publicly shared/not socially acceptable ex. abortion

Question 3

Advanced Directives

Answer 3

Living Will
Health Care Proxy (Power of Attorney)
DNR

Question 4

Hospice

Answer 4

Physician certifies 6 months or less to live

Question 5

Palliative Care

Answer 5

Relieving suffering, stress and improving quality of life for any clients (and their significant others) with severe illness

Question 6

Postmortem Care

Answer 6

Legal
Nursing Interventions
Nurse must care for him/herself

Question 7

Nursing Interventions: Postmortem Care

Answer 7

Care of the Body
Viewing Considerations
Post-viewing