Psychosocial Integrity Practice Question
Question
The nurse is caring for a family caregiver and is focused on grief scenario 4. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Answer choices
- A. Delay assessment until the next scheduled round if the client is not calling for help.
- B. Delegate the clinical assessment and nursing judgment to assistive personnel.
- C. Support expression of feelings and avoid minimizing the loss.
- D. Document the concern without notifying the appropriate provider or care team member when escalation is needed.
Correct Answer
C. Support expression of feelings and avoid minimizing the loss.
Explanation
The priority action for grief is to support expression of feelings and avoid minimizing the loss. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.
Question details
- Difficulty: medium
- Domain: Psychosocial Integrity
- Objective: grief