A patient who has recently loss his spouse states, "I just can't cry." What should the nurse realize this patient is at risk for developing?
1. psychological issues
2. depression
3. overemotionality
4. somatic symptoms
Correct Answer: 4
The inability to express grief can lead to the onset of somatic, or physical, symptoms. Crying is considered a typical and expected part of the grief reaction in most grief theories. There is no indication this patient will face an increased risk for the development of psychological issues or depression.
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