Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 455 of 1700

Which event can also cause the stages of grief, besides a death?

  1. A change in the daily meal schedule at the facility
  2. A new roommate who moves in to a facility
  3. Loss of a job or a diagnosis of a chronic illness
  4. A short visit from a friend or a family member
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Correct answer: Loss of a job or a diagnosis of a chronic illness

Grief follows any major life change.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.6: End-of-Life Care

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026