The nurse is concerned that a client whose spouse died 2 years ago is experiencing complicated grief. Which interventions should the nurse consider when planning care for this client? Select all that apply.
A)Monitoring for suicidal behavior
B)Psychotherapy
C)Substance abuse assessment
D)Alcohol abuse assessment
E)Hypnosis

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A)Nursing care for the client with complicated grief includes psychotherapy, monitoring for suicidal behaviors, and assessment for signs of alcohol and/or substance abuse. There is no evidence that the client would benefit from hypnosis.
B)Nursing care for the client with complicated grief includes psychotherapy, monitoring for suicidal behaviors, and assessment for signs of alcohol and/or substance abuse. There is no evidence that the client would benefit from hypnosis.
C)Nursing care for the client with complicated grief includes psychotherapy, monitoring for suicidal behaviors, and assessment for signs of alcohol and/or substance abuse. There is no evidence that the client would benefit from hypnosis.
D)Nursing care for the client with complicated grief includes psychotherapy, monitoring for suicidal behaviors, and assessment for signs of alcohol and/or substance abuse. There is no evidence that the client would benefit from hypnosis.
E)Nursing care for the client with complicated grief includes psychotherapy, monitoring for suicidal behaviors, and assessment for signs of alcohol and/or substance abuse. There is no evidence that the client would benefit from hypnosis.

The Nurse Is Concerned That a Client Whose Spouse Died