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Deast7027 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

During a grief-processing group, an elderly patient stated, For the first time since my husband died, I'm having more good days than bad. This statement suggests that the patient has:

a. Replaced old memories with new ones
b. Reached the phase of reestablishment
c. Completed her grief work successfully
d. Determined she is ready to terminate the support group

Question 2

A patient returned from attending the service memorializing his wife, who died after a sudden illness. Although those around him were visibly saddened, he smiled and re-mained in control.

He refused support from friends, stating, I can handle anything that comes my way. The patient's behavior is an example of _____ grief.
a. Normal
b. Inhibited
c. Distorted
d. Conflicted

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Reestablishment is the gradual decrease in symptoms. There are not enough data to support the remaining options.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The statement indicates inhibited grief that is characterized by minimal emotional expression of grief. There is not enough data to support conflicted grief, which involves ambivalence in the relationship with the departed. Distorted grief is not one of the standard types, and nor-mal grief is not characterized by this behavior.