A young woman has been in an automobile crash that resulted in an amputation of her left lower leg. She verbalizes grief and loss. What knowledge by the nurse is used to provide interventions to help the client cope?

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Verbalizing grief and loss after a traumatic event resulting in an amputation is a normal and appropriate response. It is important for the nurse to acknowledge these feelings and provide support and coping strategies to help the client adapt to the new changes in her life. Invalidating or dismissing the client's emotions can hinder the healing process and cause further distress. Tissue healing alone does not address the emotional and psychological aspects of the client's trauma.

A Young Woman Has Been in an Automobile Crash That