Author Question: The spouse of a recently deceased client is concerned because she has had a backache since the ... (Read 59 times)

jazziefee · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The spouse of a recently deceased client is concerned because she has had a backache since the client's death and seems to be more forgetful. The nurse realizes that the client is describing a(n):

a. acute illness and needs to see a physician.
b. chronic illness that needs attention.
c. dysfunctional grief reactions.
d. normal grief reactions.

Question 2

The nurse is helping the spouse of a client who just passed away. Which of the following is considered a normal uncomplicated grief reaction?

a. Numbness c. Talkativeness
b. Laughter d. Hunger