A nurse is counseling a client following an unexpected loss. If given adequate support and adap-tation, which of the following best describes what will happen with the client?
a. Recover from the crisis and become men-tally ill
b. Avoid the loss and potential mental illness
c. Be able to ignore the grief
d. Resume previous lifestyle in spite of sad-ness
ANS: D
When people do not have adequate resources, there is an increased risk of altered mental health. However, when given adequate support and adaptation, most persons will resume their lifestyles and will not become mentally ill, avoid the loss, or ignore the grief.
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