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The use of the term life-threatening allows for a place for hope and empowers a person to a higher degree of control over their grief and dying._________________________

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Match each group with the statement that best characterizes it below. -Have a fascination and fear about dying


A) Older adults
B) Adults
C) Adolescents
D) 6- to 10-year-old children
E) 3- to 5-year-old children
F) Infants
G) Women
H) Men

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Individuals who receive news that their illness is life-threatening


A) realize that death may be imminent
B) feel no hope for their situation
C) are disempowered and lose control over circumstances
D) react the same as when told their illness is terminal

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Oregon's law addressing those who are dying


A) is an assisted death law
B) allows physicians to give the fatal injection with client's written consent
C) was easily passed without conflict
D) addresses both assisted suicide and euthanasia

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Anticipatory grief simplifies the grieving process later._________________________

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Which stage of grief is NOT one identified by Dr.Elisabeth Kübler- Ross?


A) denial of reality
B) expression of anger and rage
C) feelings of deep sorrow and aloneness
D) feelings of guilt,anger,and frustration upon realization that the loss did occur

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A person's age will in part determine how one reacts to grief._________________________

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Dr.George L.Engel identified which process or stage of working through grief?


A) experiencing disbelief and shock over the loss
B) willingness to do anything to change what has/is happening when dying
C) experiencing depression so severe it needs to be treated medicinally
D) not accepting any treatment modalities,especially traditional ones

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Match each group with the statement that best characterizes it below. -Fear the loss of independence


A) Older adults
B) Adults
C) Adolescents
D) 6- to 10-year-old children
E) 3- to 5-year-old children
F) Infants
G) Women
H) Men

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Match each group with the statement that best characterizes it below. -Sense that loss poses a threat to their pattern of living


A) Older adults
B) Adults
C) Adolescents
D) 6- to 10-year-old children
E) 3- to 5-year-old children
F) Infants
G) Women
H) Men

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Federal law mandates that all medical facilities must inform their clients of the Patient Self-Determination Act._____________________________________________

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Match each group with the statement that best characterizes it below. -Believe that death is reversible


A) Older adults
B) Adults
C) Adolescents
D) 6- to 10-year-old children
E) 3- to 5-year-old children
F) Infants
G) Women
H) Men

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Explain the controversy of "helping someone die."

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There are both legal and ethical issues that arise during this controversy.The debate seems to be between those who believe that a dying person has a right to die and others who believe it is "taking a life." Sometimes family and friends have watched someone suffer immeasurably.Others may be taught by their cultural or religious community that helping someone to die is ethically wrong.

What are the differences between men and women experiencing grief and loss?

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Women generally have an easier time expr...

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Match each group with the statement that best characterizes it below. -Perceived as needing the support of others to deal with death


A) Older adults
B) Adults
C) Adolescents
D) 6- to 10-year-old children
E) 3- to 5-year-old children
F) Infants
G) Women
H) Men

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An experienced health professional can move a dying client out of denial._________________________

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Unresolved grief can cause


A) pneumonia
B) unintentional accidents
C) stress-related medical diseases
D) organ dysfunction

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Match each group with the statement that best characterizes it below. -Know that there is a loss only if they are not fed,clothed,and loved


A) Older adults
B) Adults
C) Adolescents
D) 6- to 10-year-old children
E) 3- to 5-year-old children
F) Infants
G) Women
H) Men

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It has been said that the greatest grief comes from the loss of a(n)


A) child
B) parents/guardians
C) elderly person
D) adult

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How can health professionals help clients who have a life-threatening illness and/or are dying?


A) Take care of themselves so they can help their clients
B) Make sure to move their clients out of denial
C) Do not honor clients' wishes that go against your beliefs
D) Encourage clients to become dependent on others

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