Asked by Rafik Tewfik on Jul 14, 2024
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An adult who was widowed 18 months ago says, "I can now remember good times we shared without getting upset. Sometimes I even think about the disappointments. I've become accustomed to sleeping in our bed alone." The work of mourning:
A) is beginning.
B) is progressing abnormally.
C) is at or near completion.
D) has not begun.
Work Of Mourning
The work of mourning refers to the psychological process of coping with a significant loss, involving the gradual acceptance of loss and adjustment to a life without the deceased.
Completion
The act of finishing or bringing something to an end, fulfilling all necessary conditions or tasks.
- Differentiate common and complex mourning reactions and appropriate responses in the nursing field.
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Bibhuti PandaJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The work of mourning has been successfully completed when the bereaved can remember both the positive and negative memories about the deceased and when the task of restructuring the relationship with the deceased is completed.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate common and complex mourning reactions and appropriate responses in the nursing field.
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