After initially hearing of her husband's death, your client experienced tachycardia, chest pain, dyspnea, and difficulty swallowing. Which phase of the grief reaction do these symptoms reflect?

1. reflection: physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering
2. anticipatory grieving
3. recognition: shock and denial
4. redirection: reorganization and moving ahead


ANS: 3

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