Family and friends rush to offer support to a friend who has lost her teenage son. Which of these persons, through an intended act of kindness, may contribute to prolonging the woman's grief?
a. The physician who prescribed antianxiety agents
b. The nurse who offered to spend the night at her home
c. The next-door teenager who provided care for the son's pet
d. The accountant who assisted with stabilizing their financial affairs
ANS: A
Frequent use of anxiolytic medications can mask grief. The other options are usual offers of assistance.
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