Children of a widow confer with the nurse because their mother repeatedly tells details of finding her husband not breathing,performing CPR,the trip to the hospital,and seeing him pronounced dead.Family members are concerned that this is traumatic to others hearing the story and ask,"What can we do?" The nurse should counsel the family that:

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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 because repetition is a helpful and necessary part of grieving.

Children of a Widow Confer with the Nurse Because Their