Which person would the nurse assess as experiencing chronic sorrow?
a. The mother of a child diagnosed with asthma
b. The father of an adult son who is a schizophrenic
c. The daughter whose father experienced a hip replacement
d. The wife whose husband has recently requested a trial separation
ANS: B
The only situation that presents as a long-term, chronic loss is having a child with a chronic disorder like schizophrenia. The other situations are resolving or at least hopeful for recovery.
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