Devastated by a divorce from an abusive husband, a wife completes grief counseling. Which statement by the wife should indicate to a nurse that the client is in the acceptance stage of grief?
A. "If only we could have tried again, things might have worked out."
B. "I am so mad that the children and I had to put up with him as long as we did."
C. "Yes, it was a difficult relationship, but I think I have learned from the experience."
D. "I still don't have any appetite and continue to lose weight."
C
The nurse should recognize that the client is in the acceptance stage of grief. During this stage of the grief process, the client would be able to focus on the reality of the loss and its meaning in relation to life.
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