Question

Which is a healthy strategy for coping with death and dying?
(1 point)
Responses

Cover up grief by showing false cheer.
Cover up grief by showing false cheer.

Visit the dying person often.
Visit the dying person often.

Pretend that everything is fine.
Pretend that everything is fine.

Refuse to talk about death and grief.

Answer 1

Visit the dying person often.

Being present provides emotional support, allows for goodbyes and closure, and helps both the dying person and loved ones process feelings. Hiding grief, pretending everything’s fine, or refusing to talk are unhealthy coping strategies.