A nurse is working with a couple who have recently divorced. The wife is devastated by the divorce and becomes very depressed. She sought counseling at the community mental health center
Which client statement should indicate to the nurse that the wife has resolved the grief over the loss of her marriage?
A) "I know things would be different if we could only try again."
B) "He will be back. I know he will."
C) "I'm sure I did lots of things to provoke his anger."
D) "Yes, it was a difficult relationship, and he abused the children and me."
D
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