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tatyanajohnson

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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.



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raili21

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B




tatyanajohnson

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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