A female nurse is called into the supervisor's office regarding her deteriorating work performance since the loss of her spouse 2 years ago. The woman begins sobbing and says that she is "falling apart" at home as well

Question

Which type of grief is the female nurse experiencing?
a. Normal grief
b. Perceived grief
c. Complicated grief
d. Disenfranchised grief

Answer 1

ANS: C
In complicated grief, a person has a prolonged or significantly difficult time moving forward after a loss. Normal grief is the most common reaction to death; it involves a complex range of normal coping strategies. Disenfranchised grief involves a relationship that is not socially sanctioned. Perceived grief is not a type of grief; perceived loss is a loss that is less obvious to other people.