A client's spouse is receiving hospice care for a terminal illness. The client tells the nurse, "I find myself crying a lot, even though he's still here. I feel guilty about it." What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

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B) It's normal to experience anticipatory grief when facing loss, and these feelings are valid.. Validates the client's feelings, normalizes anticipatory grief, and provides psychoeducation without dismissing or offering unsolicited advice.

A client's spouse is receiving hospice care for a terminal illness. The client tells the nurse, "I find myself crying a lot, even though he's still here. I feel guilty about it." What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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