Section: 5.9 - Grief and loss | Fundamentals of Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:

    • Define the terms "grief," "loss" and "bereavement".
    • Describe types and stages of grief.
    • Describe the nurse’s role in supporting clients with grief and loss.

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 55 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the contents from the section "Grief and Loss Introduction" to "Care Giver Support" from pages 1091- 1113 and "Bereavement" from pages 1120-1127. (35 minutes)

      "OpenRN Nursing Fundamentals" by Chippewa Valley Technical College

    • Read the content under the sections "Issues of Concern," "Clinical Significance" and "Other Issues." (7 minutes)
      StatPearls [Internet]

    • Read the content under the section "How long does the grieving process last?" and "Some or all of the following may be seen in a person who is grieving." (2 minutes)
      American Cancer Society

    • Read the entire article. (8 minutes)
      American Society of Clinical Oncology

    • Read the contents under the sections "Cancer support groups" and "Types of support groups." (3 minutes)
      National Cancer Institute

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