Author Question: Which of the following examples indicates an abnormal grief reaction? a. keeping busy to distract ... (Read 37 times)

MirandaLo · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following examples indicates an abnormal grief reaction?

a. keeping busy to distract from the pain of the loss
b. depressive symptoms 1 month after the loss
c. loss of appetite and weight loss
d. grieving with suicidal ideation

Question 2

A nurse midwife diagnoses postpartum depression in a new mother. The nurse midwife understands that postpartum depression:

a. is not a true depression and should self-correct without specific intervention
b. signals inadequate maternal instincts in the mother
c. may result in psychosis or infanticide
d. is a strong indicator of spouse abuse by the father of the child toward the new mother

kaylee05 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Grieving with suicidal ideations would indicate an abnormal grief reaction. In abnormal grieving, the individual experiences grief as overwhelming and resorts to maladaptive behaviors. There are four types of abnormal grief reactions: chronic grief, delayed grief, exaggerated grief, and masked grief. Loss of appetite and weight loss, depressive symptoms 1 month after the loss, and the attempt to keep busy are all normal grief reactions to a loss.

Answer to Question 2

C
Undetected postpartum depression may lead to serious disturbances in mother-infant bonding, breastfeeding effectiveness, and family functioning. In rare circumstances postpartum depression may result in psychosis, infanticide, or both. Postpartum depression is a true form of depression that requires interventions. It does not indicate inadequate maternal instincts or spousal abuse.