Question

A nurse who cared for a dying patient and his family documents that the family is experiencing a period of mourning. Which behaviors would the nurse expect to see at this stage? Select all that apply.

a. The family arranges for a funeral for their loved one.
b. The family arranges for a memorial scholarship for their loved one.
c. The coroner pronounces the patient's death.
d. The family arranges for hospice for their loved one.
e. The patient is diagnosed with terminal cancer.
f. The patient's daughter writes a poem expressing her sorrow.

Answer 1

The nurse would expect to see the behaviors of arranging a funeral and arranging for a memorial scholarship at this stage of mourning.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse would expect to see the behaviors of arranging a funeral for their loved one (a) and arranging for a memorial scholarship (b) at this stage of mourning. These actions are common ways for families to honor and remember their loved ones after their death. The pronouncement of the patient's death by the coroner (c) and arranging for hospice (d) would not be behaviors associated with mourning, as they occur during the dying process. The diagnosis of terminal cancer (e) is a precursor to death and would not be considered a behavior associated with mourning. Finally, the patient's daughter writing a poem expressing her sorrow (f) is a behavior that is commonly seen during the mourning process.