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Engineer · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which coping mechanism should a nurse expect to see a patient initially use to mourn the death of a spouse?

a. Denial
b. Introjection
c. Suppression
d. Dissociation

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a 23-year-old Caucasian male whose wife has recently died. The client has clinical depression and insufficient coping skills. The nurse should first:

A) Refer the client for long-term psychotherapy.
B) Determine the client's risk of psychosis.
C) Determine if anyone in the client's family has had depression.
D) Ask the client if he is thinking about killing himself.

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Mourning begins with introjection of the lost object. Denial, suppression, and dissociation are seen in delayed grief reactions.

Answer to Question 2

D