Asked by Randy Aceituno on Apr 25, 2024

Which action by the patient demonstrates reminiscence of a lost parent?

A) The patient obtains a copy of the parent's will and inventories all assets.
B) The patient returns to school to start a new career in business administration.
C) The patient sues the hospital for malpractice after reviewing the medical record.
D) The patient creates a scrapbook to remember special times spent with the parent.

Reminiscence

The act of recalling past experiences or events, often used as a therapeutic technique in the care of individuals with dementia.

Malpractice

Failure to meet professional standards of care, resulting in harm to the patient.

Scrapbook

A personalized album for collecting and preserving memorabilia, photographs, and clippings, often used as a way to document personal and family histories.

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