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CBme

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What are the four phases of the grieving process?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is most likely to be characteristic of a physically aggressive Alzheimer's disease patient?
 
  a. History of violent behavior
  b. Multiple psychotic breaks
  c. Delusions of reference
  d. Delusions of persecution


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Answer to Question 1

The normal response to the loss of spouse or close family member begins with a numbing and disbelief. This is followed by a yearning for the person that may possibly last for months. Eventually, despair is seen and then, finally, some adaptation and reorganization such that life can continue without the departed loved one.

Answer to Question 2

d. Delusions of persecution



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