A nurse reads a qualitative study concerning the grief process. Later, the nurse explains to a grieving widow that grief is a process and that many others have successfully made their way through the process. The nurse is using which clinical application of research?
A) Insight or empathy
B) Assessment of status or progress
C) Anticipatory guidance
D) Coaching

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Anticipatory guidance is a clinical application of research that involves using research findings to provide information and support to patients and families, in order to help them anticipate and cope with potential challenges or changes. In this case, the nurse is using the findings of a qualitative study on the grief process to provide anticipatory guidance to a grieving widow, by explaining that grief is a process and that others have successfully navigated it. This can help the widow to understand her own experiences and expectations, and to feel less isolated or overwhelmed in her grief. While empathy, assessment, and coaching are all important aspects of nursing care, in this scenario, the focus is on providing anticipatory guidance based on research evidence.

A Nurse Reads a Qualitative Study Concerning the Grief Process