The nurse is working with a group of caregivers who have dying children. Which caregiver statement indicates that this caregiver is in the depression stage of anticipatory grief?
A) "It is going to be hard for me when I can't hug my daughter anymore."
B) "I've got to go into my office for a meeting. I'm sure my son will be fine while I'm gone."
C) "I used to love playing board games with my son. Now that just makes me feel sad."
D) "I'll be able to handle my child's dying if she can just live until her next birthday."
Ans: C
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