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student77 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which factor will have the greatest impact on a patient's ability to effectively respond to the loss of a spouse?

a. The age of the patient
b. The years they were married
c. How the patient has handled other deaths
d. Availability of an effective support system

Question 2

Which patient statement made by a spouse is representative of those seen in Phase 3 of the crisis response regarding the death of a loved one?

a. I don't know what I'll do to fill my days now.
b. Life isn't worth living if I have to live alone.
c. Prayer doesn't seem to give me the peace it has in the past.
d. Maybe going and spending time with my daughter will help.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
An individual's interpretation of the crisis is based to a large degree on previous outcomes to similar situations such as experiencing another death crisis. The remaining options do not have the same degree of influence as does the correct option since they are not an example of previous experience.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Phase 3: Resources from within and outside of the individual are mobilized to resolve the problem and to alleviate the discomfort caused by the stressor. Phase 1: The individual is exposed to a stressor. Phase 2: Previous coping and problem-solving strategies fail to relieve the stressor. Phase 4: The absence of crisis resolution leads to major disorganization such as self-injurious behavior.