The nurse is caring for the family of a terminally ill client. The fam

The nurse is caring for the family of a terminally ill client. The family members have been tearful and sad since the diagnosis was given. What is the best nursing diagnosis problem statement for this family?

1. Anticipatory Grieving
2. Dysfunctional Grieving
3. Hopelessness
4. Caregiver Role Strain

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Grieving prior to the actual loss is termed anticipatory grieving.
Rationale 2: There are no assessment findings in the question that indicate dysfunctional grieving.
Rationale 3: There are no assessment findings in the question that indicate hopelessness.
Rationale 4: This reaction is typical of family members, so there is no indication that the family is exhibiting caregiver role strain.