_______________________ is a subjective state of emotional, ...

[TFauchery]

___________________ ____ is a subjective state of emotional, physical, and social responses to the loss of a valued entity.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A nurse admits an older client with memory loss, confused thinking, and apathy. A psychiatrist suspects a depressive disorder. What is the rationale for performing a mini-mental status exam?
 
  1. To rule out bipolar disorder
  2. To rule out schizophrenia
  3. To rule out neurocognitive disorder
  4. To rule out personality disorder

[debra928]

Answer to Question 1

Grief
Rationale: The definition of grief is a subjective state of emotional, physical, and social responses to the loss of a valued entity. Townsend considers this a core concept.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: A mini-mental status exam should be performed to rule out neurocognitive disorder. The client may be experiencing reversible dementia, which can occur as a result of depression.

[TFauchery]

Excellent

[emsimon14]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it