After a spouse's death, a patient repeatedly says, "I should have recognized what was happening and been more helpful.". This individual is experiencing:
a. preoccupation with the image of the deceased.
b. sensations of somatic distress.
c. anger.
d. guilt.
D
Guilt is expressed by the bereaved person's self-reproach. Preoccupation with the image of the deceased is not evident here. Somatic distress would involve bodily symptoms. Anger cannot be assessed from data given in the scenario.
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