An older patient's spouse passed away 4 years ago; however, the patient still sets a place at the dinner table for the spouse and has never removed any clothing or other personal items from the home
What does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? 1. Normal grief
2. Hopelessness
3. Survivor guilt
4. Pathological grief
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Rationale: Normal grief is that which lasts within a 2-year time frame.
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