The spouse of a recently deceased client is observed crying and expressing anger to anyone who asks if any help is needed. In which stage of grieving is this spouse?
1. Resolution
2. Restitution
3. Idealization
4. Developing awareness
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Rationale 1: In resolution the mourner attempts to deal with the painful void created by the loss of a loved one. Then the mourner becomes more aware of his or her own body and bodily sensations. Finally, the mourner begins to talk about the dead individual, recalling the dead individual's attributes and personality and reminiscing about the memories they shared.
Rationale 2: In restitution, the various rituals of the culture, such as the funeral, attire, wake, particular folkways, and mores help to initiate the recovery process.
Rationale 3: In idealization all hostile and negative feelings toward the deceased are repressed.
Rationale 4: In the stage of developing awareness the person may demonstrate anger and crying.
Global Rationale: In the stage of developing awareness the person may demonstrate anger and crying. In restitution, the various rituals of the culture, such as the funeral, attire, wake, particular folkways, and mores help to initiate the recovery process. In resolution the mourner attempts to deal with the painful void created by the loss of a loved one. Then the mourner becomes more aware of his or her own body and bodily sensations. Finally, the mourner begins to talk about the dead individual, recalling the dead individual's attributes and personality and reminiscing about the memories they shared. In idealization all hostile and negative feelings toward the deceased are repressed.
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