Asked by Mirka Castanon-Ibarra on Jun 22, 2024
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A patient who was widowed 18 months ago says, "I can remember good times we had without getting upset. Sometimes I even think about the disappointments. I am still trying to become accustomed to sleeping in the bed all alone." The work of mourning
A) is beginning.
B) has not begun.
C) is at or near completion.
D) is progressing abnormally.
Mourning
The process of expressing grief and sorrow for someone who has died, often through rituals, customs, or personal reflection.
Widowed
The state or condition of having lost one's spouse to death; being a widow or widower.
- Determine and contrast between ordinary grief responses and those that are complicated.
Verified Answer
TG
Tyler Grace GreenJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The work of mourning has been successfully completed when the bereaved can acknowledge both positive and negative memories about the deceased and when the task of restructuring the relationship with the deceased is completed.
Learning Objectives
- Determine and contrast between ordinary grief responses and those that are complicated.
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