Which patient statement made by a spouse is representative of those seen in Phase 3 of the crisis response regarding the death of a loved one?
a. "I don't know what I'll do to fill my days now."
b. "Life isn't worth living if I have to live alone."
c. "Prayer doesn't seem to give me the peace it has in the past."
d. "Maybe going and spending time with my daughter will help."
ANS: D
Phase 3: Resources from within and outside of the individual are mobilized to resolve the problem and to alleviate the discomfort caused by the stressor. Phase 1: The individual is exposed to a stressor. Phase 2: Previous coping and problem-solving strategies fail to relieve the stressor. Phase 4: The absence of crisis resolution leads to major disorganization such as self-injurious behavior.
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