Types
What type of grief occurs when someone knows a loss is coming?
Anticipatory grief
Which stage of grief involves refusing to accept reality?
Denial
What is one of the most important therapeutic interventions across all types of grief?
Active listening
What is the priority nursing action after a miscarriage?
Provide emotional support with compassion
What is a common behavioral sign of grief in children?
Regression, irritability, anger, or fear
What type of grief cannot be openly acknowledged due to social stigma?
Disenfranchised grief
Which grief stage includes feelings of helplessness or blaming?
Anger
What intervention is appropriate for anticipatory grief?
Helping plan and prepare for the upcoming loss
What is a key emotional support intervention for spontaneous abortion?
Acknowledge the emotional impact and offer compassionate care
What should the nurse assess first when supporting a grieving child?
History of previous losses and coping skills
What type of grief is identified by others, such as the loss of a spouse?
Actual loss
In which stage might a person try to make deals to change the situation?
Bargaining
What intervention helps validate disenfranchised grief?
Acknowledge and validate feelings even if others don’t understand the loss
What is the gestational age cutoff between miscarriage (before___) and IUFD (after___)?
Miscarriage: before 20 weeks
IUFD: after 20 weeks
What key distinction differentiates hospice from palliative care?
Hospice is for end-of-life care (<6 months prognosis)
Palliative care can occur at any stage of illness.
What type of loss is felt internally but not visible to others?
Perceived loss
Which stage involves deep sadness and withdrawal?
Depression
What intervention supports the mourning process?
Encouraging support groups, therapy, and verbalizing feelings
What environmental support should be provided for families experiencing IUFD?
A private room away from other patients
What is a major focus of nursing care in palliative settings?
Improving quality of life while managing symptoms
What type of grief is diagnosed when it has not improved after 6 months?
Prolonged grief disorder
What is the final stage of grief where the person comes to terms with the loss?
Acceptance
What is one key nursing intervention for prolonged grief disorder?
Discussing therapy options and helping process traumatic memories
What gesture-related intervention supports grieving parents after IUFD?
Preparing mementos or keepsakes of the infant
What is a major priority when supporting grieving families in both hospice and pediatric loss?
Providing emotional support that aligns with cultural and spiritual practices