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abc · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A woman has had a breast removed to treat cancer. What type of loss will she most likely experience?

A) Actual loss
B) Perceived loss
C) Maturational loss
D) Anticipatory loss

Question 2

A man is diagnosed with terminal kidney failure. His wife demonstrates loss and grief behaviors. What type of loss is the wife experiencing?

A) Maturational loss
B) Anticipatory loss
C) Dysfunctional grieving
D) Bereavement

stallen · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Loss occurs when a valued person, object, or situation is changed or made inaccessible so that its value is diminished or removed. Actual loss can be recognized by others as well as by the person sustaining the loss.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Anticipatory loss occurs when a person displays loss and grief behaviors for a loss that has yet to take place. It is often seen in the families of clients with serious or life-threatening illnesses, and serves to lessen the effect of the actual loss of a family member.