Which of the following statements best reflects the outcome of communicating about death with a dying person quizlet?

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What has been found to help dying individuals become more alert and cheerful?

perceived control

"Easy death" and "mercy killing" are other descriptors for

euthanasia.

Which of the following statements best reflects the outcome of communicating about death with a dying person?

Discussing death openly with the dying individual has many benefits for the person.

Which of the following statements are consistent with the occurrence of death in the United States today?

Most people die in institutions or hospitals.
People's exposure to death is minimized.

What are components of grief? (Choose every correct answer.)

loneliness
separation anxiety
yearning
hopelessness

Which of the following examples is NOT consistent with how the American culture denies death?

disbelief in the afterlife

True or false: A common occurrence is for family members to go over again and again all of the events that led up to the death as a part of the grieving process.
True false question.

True

The most common characteristic of Kübler-Ross' first stage of dying is

denial.

Which of the following has NOT been found to be an outcome for a person who has lost a spouse or intimate partner?

mental clarity

Carol has terminal cancer. She has read that eating certain foods has been found to prolong a person's life. Therefore she spends a great deal of time preparing meals for herself. She was given six months to live but has now exceeded that time. She owes it to her diet and perseverance. What can we expect of Carol's demeanor?

She will most likely be more alert and cheerful.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of discussing death openly with a dying individual?

The dying person can avoid feeling depressed about impending death.

Which of the following reactions have been found to follow after the death of a loved one?

separation anxiety
yearning
pining

Cremation is most popular in

Japan and other Asian countries.

Which of the following have been identified as meaning-making processes that bereaved parents go through?

sense making
continuing bonds
benefit finding
identity reconstruction

When a person reports financial loss, loneliness, increased physical illness, and a psychological disorder such as depression after a loss, one could assume that the person who died was the person's

spouse.

In the United States, there has been ______ in cremations in the last 30 years

a significant increase

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When communicating with a dying person you should quizlet?

Express your regard and love for the dying person. Allow the dying person to express guilt or anger. Make small talk to keep their mind off their situation. Encourage the dying person to reminisce.

Which of the following is an advantage of dying individuals knowing that they are dying?

Which of the following is an advantage of an individual knowing that he or she is dying? They have time to reflect on their lives and make decisions about dying.

Which of the following have been identified as meaning making processes that bereaved parents go through?

Results. Four major meaning-making processes were identified: (1) sense making, (2) benefit finding, (3) continuing bonds, and (4) identity reconstruction. Sense making refers to seeking biomedical explanations for the death, revisiting parents' prior decisions and roles, and assigning blame.

What are the 5 psychological stages of death and dying?

The stages of dying include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.