Author Question: _______________________ is a subjective state of emotional, physical, and social responses to the ... (Read 32 times)

TFauchery · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

___________________ ____ is a subjective state of emotional, physical, and social responses to the loss of a valued entity.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A nurse admits an older client with memory loss, confused thinking, and apathy. A psychiatrist suspects a depressive disorder. What is the rationale for performing a mini-mental status exam?

1. To rule out bipolar disorder
2. To rule out schizophrenia
3. To rule out neurocognitive disorder
4. To rule out personality disorder

debra928 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Grief
Rationale: The definition of grief is a subjective state of emotional, physical, and social responses to the loss of a valued entity. Townsend considers this a core concept.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: A mini-mental status exam should be performed to rule out neurocognitive disorder. The client may be experiencing reversible dementia, which can occur as a result of depression.