The nurse is caring for a client who lost a spouse of 30 years,1 year ago.During care,the client asks the nurse with help in completing certain tasks: pick out a clean shirt,help with shaving,and combing the hair.The client is expecting a visit today from a "special lady friend." Which goal for grieving has this client met?

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A) The client has met the goal of moving on with his life, demonstrated by the fact that he is planning to see a lady friend and is asking the nurse to help him prepare for the visit. The pain of grief is over at this point or the client would not be interested in company. There is no evidence that the client is disabled or that he has adjusted to the hospital environment and the role of the nurse.
B) The client has met the goal of moving on with his life, demonstrated by the fact that he is planning to see a lady friend and is asking the nurse to help him prepare for the visit. The pain of grief is over at this point or the client would not be interested in company. There is no evidence that the client is disabled or that he has adjusted to the hospital environment and the role of the nurse.
C) The client has met the goal of moving on with his life, demonstrated by the fact that he is planning to see a lady friend and is asking the nurse to help him prepare for the visit. The pain of grief is over at this point or the client would not be interested in company. There is no evidence that the client is disabled or that he has adjusted to the hospital environment and the role of the nurse.
D) The client has met the goal of moving on with his life, demonstrated by the fact that he is planning to see a lady friend and is asking the nurse to help him prepare for the visit. The pain of grief is over at this point or the client would not be interested in company. There is no evidence that the client is disabled or that he has adjusted to the hospital environment and the role of the nurse.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Lost a Spouse