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.
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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