{"id":3185,"date":"2024-01-24T14:18:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T14:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=3185"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:51:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:51:13","slug":"nclex-qotd-sudden-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-sudden-death","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Sudden death"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-sudden-death\/#E_Support_patients_participation_in_spiritual_practices\" >E. Support patients\u2019 participation in spiritual practices&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-sudden-death\/#F_Avoid_discussion_of_cultural_norms\" >F. Avoid discussion of cultural norms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-sudden-death\/#The_correct_answers_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_are%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answers to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question are&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-sudden-death\/#A_Explore_how_the_patient_has_successfully_coped_with_previous_losses\" >A. Explore how the patient has successfully coped with previous losses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-sudden-death\/#B_Encourage_the_patient_to_share_memories_of_their_loved_one\" >B. Encourage the patient to share memories of their loved one<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-sudden-death\/#D_Practice_active_listening_techniques\" >D. Practice active listening techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-sudden-death\/#E_Support_patients_participation_in_spiritual_practices-2\" >E. Support patients\u2019 participation in spiritual practices&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-sudden-death\/#Major_Takeaway\" >Major Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-sudden-death\/#Incorrect_answer_explanations\" >Incorrect answer explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-sudden-death\/#C_Advise_the_patient_to_avoid_support_groups_during_the_first_year_of_grief\" >C. Advise the patient to avoid support groups during the first year of grief<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-sudden-death\/#F_Avoid_discussion_of_cultural_norms-2\" >F. Avoid discussion of cultural norms&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question of the day focuses on a nurse who is revising the plan of care for a patient whose partner suddenly died in their sleep. Which intervention(s) should the nurse include? Can you figure it out?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse is revising the plan of care for a patient whose partner suddenly died in their sleep. Which intervention(s) should the nurse include?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Select all that apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Explore how the patient has successfully coped with previous losses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Encourage the patient to share memories of their loved one<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Advise the patient to avoid support groups during the first year of grief<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Practice active listening techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E_Support_patients_participation_in_spiritual_practices\"><\/span>E. Support patients\u2019 participation in spiritual practices&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"F_Avoid_discussion_of_cultural_norms\"><\/span>F. Avoid discussion of cultural norms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answers_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_are%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answers to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question are&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Explore_how_the_patient_has_successfully_coped_with_previous_losses\"><\/span>A. Explore how the patient has successfully coped with previous losses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Exploring how the patient has coped with previous losses enables the nurse to understand how the patient typically copes. One way the nurse can do this is to ask the patient to recall a time that they suffered a loss and were able to positively work through it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Encourage_the_patient_to_share_memories_of_their_loved_one\"><\/span>B. Encourage the patient to share memories of their loved one<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Encouraging patients to share memories and tell stories of the person they have lost can help them recall happy memories to assist them through the grieving process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_Practice_active_listening_techniques\"><\/span>D. Practice active listening techniques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Actively listening is a process through which the nurse is fully present in the conversation with the patient. The nurse listens to understand, rather than respond, and withholds judgment. This process builds trust and allows the patient to be heard, validated, and inspired to problem-solve, if applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E_Support_patients_participation_in_spiritual_practices-2\"><\/span>E. Support patients\u2019 participation in spiritual practices&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>When indicated, supporting patients\u2019 interests and participation in spiritual practices can promote functional grieving. If the patient attends church or participates in other spiritual practices, the nurse should encourage the continuation of these practices to help them cope and work through the grieving process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Takeaway\"><\/span>Major Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse plays a vital role in supporting patients through the grieving process. Exploring how patients have coped with grief and loss in the past, encouraging them to talk about fond memories, supporting engagement in spiritual practices, and validating cultural norms can help the patient come to terms with their loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_answer_explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect answer explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Advise_the_patient_to_avoid_support_groups_during_the_first_year_of_grief\"><\/span>C. Advise the patient to avoid support groups during the first year of grief<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>The patient should be advised to attend support groups whenever they are interested and ready. Support groups can be beneficial in working through grief at any time in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"F_Avoid_discussion_of_cultural_norms-2\"><\/span>F. Avoid discussion of cultural norms&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Validating the influence of cultural beliefs, norms, and values on grief and mourning practices can support the functional grieving process, therefore should not be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;________________________<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/rn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_a8101a.png\" alt=\"Osmosis ad to create an account\" class=\"wp-image-3187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_a8101a.png 904w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_a8101a.png?resize=300,108 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_a8101a.png?resize=768,275 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Want more NCLEX\u00ae-style practice questions? 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