Which person has the greatest potential for developing ...

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Which person has the greatest potential for developing dysfunctional grief?
 
  a. A teen who has always been one of the popular kids'
  b. A widow who regularly states, I really loved my deceased wife
  c. A woman whose husband died as a result of a sudden, traumatic injury
  d. An adult who has dealt with the loss of several family members over the years

Question 2

The nurse counseling a patient with acute grief would assess the patient for:
 
  a. Severe depressive symptoms
  b. Conflicted and unresolved issues
  c. Increased arousal and hypervigilance
  d. Preoccupation with the image of the deceased

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A sudden separation could increase risk for dysfunctional grieving. An extensive social sup-port network and a loving relationship do not predispose to dysfunctional grief. Appropri-ate grief work in the past would not increase the risk for dysfunction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Acute grief can involve images of the deceased. Acute grief does not include severe depres-sion or conflicted issues. Hypervigilance is a PTSD symptom.