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tatyanajohnson · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse is concerned about the 80-year-old man who is exhibiting behaviors characteristic of dysfunctional grieving, such as:

a. verbalizing despair 3 months after the death of his wife.
b. verbalizing guilt and self-doubt 4 months after the death of his wife.
c. verbalizing a sense of disorganization 6 months after the death of his wife.
d. verbalizing a sense of depression and despair 1 year after the death of his wife.

Question 2

The nurse is aware that depression is a common symptom in older adults admitted to a long-term care facility because many residents believe that they have lost control of their lives and ___________________ ________________. (Select all that apply.)

a. their usual coping skills have been overwhelmed.
b. they think that they have no family support.
c. they have self-knowledge that will enable them to cope with new situations.
d. they find support of self-worth through activities and making new friends.
e. they actively seek assistance to reduce depression.