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The nurse determines that a client, after learning of the death of a close family member, is demonstrating normal signs of grief. What did the nurse assess in this client?
 
  1. Crying.
  2. Weakness.
  3. Inability to sleep.
  4. No appetite.
  5. Inability to concentrate on conversations.

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that a client is experiencing complicated grieving after the unexpected death of a son. The nurse most likely assessed:
 
  1. The client's denying the son's death.
  2. Depression.
  3. Sudden weight loss because of not eating.
  4. Crying.
  5. Verbalizing the desire to not live anymore.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Crying is considered a normal manifestation of grief.
Rationale 2: Weakness is not a normal manifestation of grief.
Rationale 3: Inability to sleep is considered a normal manifestation of grief.
Rationale 4: Loss of appetite is considered a normal manifestation of grief.
Rationale 5: Difficulty concentrating is considered a normal manifestation of grief.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Complicated grieving might be characterized by extended time of denial.
Rationale 2: Complicated grieving might be characterized by depression.
Rationale 3: Complicated grieving might be characterized by severe physiological symptoms such as sudden weight loss because of not eating.
Rationale 4: Crying is considered a normal manifestation of grief.
Rationale 5: Complicated grieving might be characterized by suicidal thoughts such as verbalizing the desire not to live anymore.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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