When differentiating between bereavement symptoms and depression, ...

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When differentiating between bereavement symptoms and depression, the nurse will base the formulation on knowledge that in bereavement:
 
  a. Suicide thoughts are common.
  b. Symptoms remit and exacerbate.
  c. Guilt feelings are overwhelming.
  d. Psychomotor retardation is obvious.

Question 2

A grief support group is held at the local community center to assist persons who are dealing with issues of loss. Which remark by one of the members would the nurse inter-pret as indicating unresolved feelings of guilt?
 
  a. I know that my husband had a good life.
  b. It seems I miss my son more as time goes on.
  c. I am still wishing I had gotten help to him sooner.
  d. The Christmas season is always a sad time for me.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Acute exacerbations are common especially around holidays and significant milestones. The remaining options are more common with depression.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Unresolved guilt reflects that the person should have done more. Expressing peace with a situation indicates closure on the husband's life. Missing indicates continued grieving but not guilt. Reflection on difficult times is not guilt.

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