A client is talking with the nurse about the death of her son 3 years ago. Which of the following indicates successful completion of the mourning process?
A) All of the son's belongings are still in his room just as he left them before he died.
B) Although they were close, the client reports she has never cried or had any negative feelings over her son's death.
C) The client reminisces about the pleasures and disappointments of her son.
D) The client speaks of her son as though he was still living, weeping as she does so.
C
Feedback: Realistic remembering about the deceased person is a sign that the loss has been accepted. Answers A, B, and D are not indicators of successful completion of the mourning process.
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