When differentiating between bereavement symptoms and depression, the nurse will base the formulation on knowledge that in bereavement:
a. Suicide thoughts are common.
b. Symptoms remit and exacerbate.
c. Guilt feelings are overwhelming.
d. Psychomotor retardation is obvious.
ANS: B
Acute exacerbations are common especially around holidays and significant milestones. The remaining options are more common with depression.
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