A nurse is caring for a person with the nursing diagnosis of chronic sorrow related to missed opportunities.Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for this person?

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Nursing Interventions: Grief work facilitation: Helping another cope with painful feelings of actual or perceived responsibility.For example: Listen to expression of grief, encourage identification of fears, assist in identifying needed modifications in lifestyle.It is not appropriate to discuss personal issues with an individual.Assuring the individual what he or she will be able to cope with is not appropriate because it does not encourage the person to talk about his or her fears.It is not appropriate to contact a support group without the person's permission.The person may not be ready to discuss the issue with strangers.The correct response is part of grief work facilitation: helping another cope with painful feelings of actual or perceived responsibility.

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