An Instructor Is Teaching Nursing Students About Worden's Grief Process

question 15

Multiple Choice

An instructor is teaching nursing students about Worden's grief process. According to Worden, which of the following client behaviors would delay or prolong the grieving process?

• A) Refusing to allow oneself to think painful thoughts
• B) Indulging in the pain of loss
• C) Using alcohol and drugs
• D) Idealizing the object of loss
• E) Recognizing that time will heal

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