The family member of a client who had a terminal illness and died 18 months ago is still actively grieving over the loss. The nurse assesses that this individual may be experiencing
a. a psychological disorder.
b. delayed grief.
c. exaggerated grief.
d. normal grief.
A
Most people adapt to the grieving process successfully. But for some, it can become complicated. If response to a loss is prolonged, it may indicate a psychiatric disorder and should be investi-gated further.
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