After hearing of his wife's death, your client reported feeling a sense that a part of himself had been removed or cut out and is missing. He felt a part of him had died. Which phase of the grief reaction do these symptoms reflect?
1. reflection: physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering
2. anticipatory grieving
3. recognition: shock and denial
4. redirection: reorganization and moving ahead
ANS: 3
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