G & L Flashcards
What is the definition of death?
Permanent and irreversible cessation of life.
What is death anxiety?
Anxiety caused by discussing or facing death or the dying process.
Define loss in the context of grief.
Life experiences that result in feelings of grief.
How is grief defined?
The anguish experienced after significant loss, usually the death of a beloved person.
What can grief affect in an individual?
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Is grief experienced as a set of steps or stages?
No, it is not always experienced as a set of steps, phases, or stages.
What is bereavement?
The time or state of experiencing the death of a loved one.
What percentage of individuals experience debilitating grief?
7-10%.
List the stages of grief according to Kubler-Ross.
- Denial
- Anger
- Depression
- Bargaining
- Acceptance
What is the first task in the Four Phases of Grief?
Task to accept the loss or death.
What is the second phase in the Four Phases of Grief?
Experience of grief and working through emotions rather than avoid.
List the four phases of grief according to Bowlby & Parkes.
- Shock
- Yearning/protest
- Despair
- Reorganization
What is prolonged grief disorder?
Symptoms of grief become prolonged, pervasive, and persistent.
What are some symptoms of uncomplicated or acute grief?
- Headaches
- Changes in appetite
- Difficulty sleeping
- Sadness
- Fear
- Anxiety
How does grief differ from depression?
Grief focuses on loss; depression focuses on self.
What is anticipatory grief?
Experienced in the midst of loss or death, not always related to death.
What is disenfranchised grief?
Grief that is not socially, culturally, or publicly appropriate.
What are the common grief responses for infants and toddlers?
- Increased crying
- Clinginess
- Looking for the deceased
- Increased anxiety around strangers
What characterizes grief responses in preschoolers?
- Anxiety and irritability
- Disrupted sleep patterns
- Repetitive questions
What cognitive development stage do school-age children exhibit in grief?
Concrete operational.
What are common grief responses in adolescents?
- Adult-like responses
- Risk-taking behaviors
- Intense emotions
- Sleep disturbances
What are the DSM-5 criteria for prolonged grief disorder?
- Intense yearning for the deceased
- Preoccupation with thoughts of the deceased
- Impairment in functioning
What coping strategies are mentioned for grief?
- Problem-focused coping
- Active or emotional coping
- Avoidant emotional coping
What is a grief-informed approach in nursing?
Recognizing the individual’s loss and acceptance of grief.
Name one type of therapy for complicated grief.
- Complicated grief therapy
What are common symptoms of grief to teach clients?
- Sadness
- Anxiety
- Changes in appetite
- Thoughts of death
What are the impacts of chronic occupational stress on nurses?
- Increased absenteeism
- Diminished job satisfaction
- Burnout
What are the physical symptoms of moral distress?
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Sleep disturbance
- Headaches
What ethical issues are related to death and dying?
- Medical aid in dying
- Capital punishment
- Withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment
