A grief support group was held at the local community center to assist persons who were dealing with issues of loss. Which remark by one of the members would the nurse interpret as indicating unresolved feelings of guilt?
1. "I know that my husband had a good life."
2. "It seems I miss my son more as time goes on."
3. "I still wish I had gotten to him sooner."
4. "Christmas is always a sad time for me."
ANS: 3
Option 1 indicates closure on the husband's life. Option 2 indicates continued grieving but not guilt. Option 3 reflects that the person should have done more. Option 4 is a reflection on diffi-cult times of the year but not guilt.
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