The Nurse Is Concerned That a Client Is Experiencing Complicated

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is concerned that a client is experiencing complicated grieving after the unexpected death of a son.The nurse most likely assessed
(Select all that apply)

• A)the client's denying the son's death.
• B)depression.
• C)sudden weight loss because of not eating.
• D)crying.
• E)verbalizing the desire to not live anymore.

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