A woman just received notification that her husband died. She approaches the nurse who cared for him during his last hours and says angrily, "If you had given him your undivided attention, he would still be alive.". Which analysis applies?
a. The comment warns of a malpractice suit.
b. Anger is a phenomenon experienced during grieving.
c. The patient had ambivalent feelings about her husband.
d. In some cultures, grief is expressed solely through anger.
B
Anger may protect the bereaved from facing the devastating reality of loss. Anger expressed during mourning is not directed toward the nurse personally, even though accusations and blame may make her feel as though it is.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).