Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 277 of 2368

A client's spouse died two weeks ago, and the client plans to sell their home and move to another state. Which advice from the nurse is best?

  1. Make the move quickly to avoid constant reminders of the loss
  2. Avoid discussing feelings about the loss to prevent more pain
  3. Focus only on practical tasks for now and set emotions aside
  4. Postpone major decisions such as moving and allow time to grieve
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Correct answer: Postpone major decisions such as moving and allow time to grieve

Bereaved persons should allow sufficient time to grieve and postpone significant decisions such as changing jobs or moving.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Grief and Loss: Bereavement. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026