A nurse is caring for a client who reports abdominal pain.
The nurse asks the client to describe what the pain feels like.
The nurse is using which of the following components of the PQRST mnemonic?

Choice A rationale:

Prolonged grief is characterized by an extended period of mourning and difficulty in accepting the loss. This type of grief is often associated with intense emotional pain and can last for an extended period, beyond what is considered a normal grieving process. In this scenario, the client's inability to accept the loss of their partner after 3 years is indicative of prolonged grief.

Choice B rationale:

Uncomplicated grief refers to a normal grieving process that follows a loss. It typically involves feelings of sadness, anger, and sorrow, but the individual can eventually accept the loss and continue with their life. The client in the scenario is experiencing prolonged and complicated grief, which does not fit the definition of uncomplicated grief.

Choice C rationale:

Anticipatory grief occurs when individuals start grieving before the actual loss takes place, often seen in situations where a loved one has a terminal illness, and the family begins to mourn the eventual loss. The client in the scenario is not experiencing anticipatory grief, as the loss has already occurred.

Choice D rationale:

Disenfranchised grief refers to grief that is not openly acknowledged or socially supported. It occurs when an individual's loss is not recognized or validated by others, such as in the case of the loss of a same-sex partner, a pet, or a non-traditional relationship. In this scenario, the client's grief is not disenfranchised; it is prolonged and complicated.

Choice A rationale:

Peripheral vascular disease does not directly place the client at a higher risk for an incisional hematoma. While it is a vascular condition, the use of anticoagulant medications is a more significant risk factor for bleeding complications.

Choice B rationale:

Urinary incontinence is not directly related to an increased risk of incisional hematoma. Incontinence is a separate issue and does not influence surgical outcomes in the context of hematoma formation.

Choice C rationale:

Taking anticoagulant medications is a significant risk factor for incisional hematoma. Anticoagulants reduce the blood's ability to clot, which can lead to excessive bleeding at the surgical site and the formation of hematomas.

Choice D rationale:

Being underweight is not a primary risk factor for incisional hematoma. While poor nutrition and overall health can influence wound healing, anticoagulant use is a more direct concern for hematoma formation in surgical patients.