When a hospitalized patient dies, his wife stares blankly at the nurse and states, "It can't be." The nurse assesses this as indicating:
a. Despair and protest
b. Shock and disbelief
c. Anger and hostility
d. Disorganization and confusion
ANS: B
Shock and disbelief are often the first responses to a death, followed by protest and despair. The wife's statement does not indicate confusion or anger.
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