Children of a widowed parent confer with the nurse;their surviving parent repeatedly relates the details of finding the deceased parent not breathing,performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),going to the hospital by ambulance,and seeing the pronouncement of death.The family asks,"What can we do?" The nurse should counsel the family:

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Nurses are encouraged to tell bereaved patients that telling the personal story of loss as many times as needed is acceptable and healthy;repetition is a helpful and necessary part of grieving.

Children of a Widowed Parent Confer with the Nurse;their Surviving