What behavior is most typical of a woman 3 months after the loss of an infant?
a. Unable to make judgments
b. Acts depressed and has low self-esteem
c. Has renewed energy and desire to plan another pregnancy
d. Displays anger and guilt
D
Displaying anger and guilt are characteristic of the anger, or searching and yearning, stage of grieving, which occurs 3 weeks to 4 months following the loss. Being unable to make judgments is characteristic of the shock and denial, or shock and numbness, stage of grieving, which occurs from 24 hours to 3 weeks following the loss. Acting depressed and demonstrating low self-esteem are characteristic of the depression, or disorientation, stage of grieving, which occurs up to 7 months following the loss. Renewing energy and desire to plan another pregnancy is characteristic of the acceptance, or reorganization, stage of grieving, which occurs from 18 to 24 months following the loss.
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