This comprehensive nursing resourceoutlines the nurse's role in caring for patients and families experiencing loss, grief, or death. Itdefines various types of loss and grief, andexplores theoretical frameworks for understanding these experiences. The textemphasizes the importance of assessment,planning patient-centered care, andimplementing interventions to promote comfort, dignity, and spiritual well-being. Furthermore, ithighlights the significance of palliative and hospice care,therapeutic communication, andsupport for grieving families, in addition to outlining post-mortem care.