The nurse is concerned that a spouse of a deceased client is demonstrating dysfunctional grieving. An example of this type of grieving would be someone who:
a. cried for several hours at his partner's funeral.
b. visits his mother's grave repeatedly in the first year following her death.
c. separates from interactions with others for prolonged periods.
d. cannot acknowledge the loss of the loved one to others.
ANS: C
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