The nurse is concerned about the 80-year-old man who is exhibiting behaviors characteristic of dysfunctional grieving, such as:
a. verbalizing despair 3 months after the death of his wife.
b. verbalizing guilt and self-doubt 4 months after the death of his wife.
c. verbalizing a sense of disorganization 6 months after the death of his wife.
d. verbalizing a sense of depression and despair 1 year after the death of his wife.
ANS: D
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