A client is being seen by her family physician for symptoms of insomnia and significant weight loss that occurred over the previous 2 months
The physician, aware that the client's husband has died recently, says, "Describe how it has been for you since your husband died." What is the purpose of this query?
1. To determine the risk for pathologic grief and the need for grief therapy
2. To learn whether the client has a significant support system
3. To rule out factors that may interfere with diagnosing her illness
4. To display an attitude of concern and sympathy to the client
ANS: 1
The question is a common assessment question to determine the grief work that has been done. The query does not ask about support systems (option 2) or specific factors (option 3), and the query is more than a display of concern (option 4).
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