Grief Flashcards

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Uncomplicated. Lasts several months to a year (no set time; declines after 6 months)
Sadness, guild, yearning, anger, regret
What is this type of grief?

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Normal grief

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Tried experienced before loss
Sadness, anger, loneliness, guilt, anxiety, fear, fatigue, poor concentration
What is this type of grief?

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Anticipatory grief

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Lasts longer than 6 months affecting person’s ability to function; may not accept death, preoccupied with thoughts of deceased
Guild, anger, difficulty participating in activity, detach
What is this type of grief?

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Prolonged grief

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Socially uncomfortable- no support
Depression, unstable emotions, social isolation, physical sympotoms, insomnia, low self esteem
What is this type of grief?

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Disenfranchised grief

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5
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Caused by loss of loved one (through death or ending of relationship) is ______ grief

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Normal

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Caused by loss of pet or miscarriage, an extramarital affair, a young child or suicide is _______ grief.

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Disenfranchised

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What is the first stage of grief ? Per kubler Ross.

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Denial
Numbness & shock

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What is the second stage of grief?

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Anger
Blaming others “why me?” “It’s not fair”

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What is the third stage of grief?

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Bargaining
Negotiation “if only I would have …”

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What is the fourth stage of grief?

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Depression
Morning, withdraw, detach

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What is the fifth stage of grief?

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Acceptance
New realities, reconnect, new friends

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12
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The period of time in which a person experiences grief and mourning after a loss is called ______

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Bereavement

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13
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The expression of grief in public is called ______

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Mourning

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14
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Crying spells, difficulty sleeping, changes in food intake, and decreased productivity are all _______ of grief.

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Manifestations

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What are grief reactions?

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Shock, anger, anxiety, numbness, denial, guilt, sadness, relief, depression

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16
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Psychological manifestations of grief are….

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Disbelief, fixation, trouble concentrating, hallucinations

17
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Physical manifestations of grief are…

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Tightness in chest, GI upset, headache, weakness, fatigue

18
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Behavioral manifestations of grief are…

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Difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, anger

19
Q

What factors will affect person’s grief response?

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Age, shock, culture, spiritual beliefs

20
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N in NURSE stands for?

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NAME what client stated; identify emotion expressed

21
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U in NURSE stands for?

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UNDERSTAND recognize feelings

22
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R is NURSE stands for?

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RESPECT their feelings

23
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S in NURSE stands for?

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SUPPORT -be available

24
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E in NURSE stands for?

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EXPLORE- open ended questions

25
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Why does compassion fatigue happen to nurses?

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Desire to help those who are suffering combined w/ inability to relieve that suffering; feeling of uselessness & self-blame

26
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What are some signs a nurse is experiencing compassion fatigue?

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Difficulty in focusing, feeling nervous, anxiety, disruptive behavior with coworkers & problems connecting with clients sympathetically

27
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How do nurses prevent compassion fatigue?

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Reflective journaling
Participating in continuing education activities
Engaging in non-nursing activities that reduce job-related stress (Ex. Meditation, spiritual practice, reading, movies, family &friends, exercise)