Author Question: A woman was awakened one morning by a police officer after her husband died while jogging. For the ... (Read 47 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A woman was awakened one morning by a police officer after her husband died while jogging. For the next 3 days, the widow stoically went through the funeral ritual in a state of numbness. Friends tried to get her to vent her feelings by crying.

Which statements offer likely explanations regarding the widow's inability to cry? Select all that apply. a. Psychologically unhealthy individuals are likely to have atypical grief reactions.
b. The acute stage of grief involves shock and disbelief that may last for several days.
c. Culture influences grief responses. Some groups view emotional displays negatively.
d. The widow had anticipated her husband's death long before it occurred and completed her mourning.
e. The unconscious use of denial is normal for several days after a loss. It protects the individual from the intolerable pain of loss.

Question 2

The nurse assessing the newborn shortly after delivery notes that the infant is very jittery, irritable, and has a high- pitched cry. The nurse suspects that the mother took which substance during pregnancy?

a. Alcohol
b. Heroin
c. Cocaine
d. Analgesics

Hikerman221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C, E
The correct answers are true relative to the scenario. Psychologically unhealthy individuals may have more complex reactions but not necessarily atypical ones. Anticipating death and completing mourning would not be an expectation related to the death of a man healthy enough to jog.

Answer to Question 2

C
Infants who were exposed to cocaine in utero have sleeping and eating problems, unusual levels of irritability, and high-pitched cries.