Supporting Grief Coping in Client

Medium Coping And Adaptation Grief And Loss

A 45-year-old female client has recently lost her partner in a tragic accident. After a few weeks, the nurse notices that the client is frequently crying and expressing feelings of sadness. However, the client also states, “I need to stay strong for my children, so I can’t let them see how much I’m hurting.” Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate to help the client cope with her grief?

It's important to be strong for your children; they need you to be their support.

You should consider talking to a therapist to help process your emotions.

Crying in front of your children may upset them more; you should try to hold back your tears.

Expressing your feelings can help your children understand grief better.

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