An 82-year-old widowed man is brought to the clinic by his d…
An 82-year-old widowed man is brought to the clinic by his daughter. He reports waking multiple times at night wandering the house calling for his wife who died 7 weeks ago, frequently crying, and states, “I can’t think straight, nothing seems real, and I don’t know how I’ll go on without her.” He has lost 12 lb and appears disheveled.Which of the following clinical features most strongly indicate that he is currently experiencing the acute grief / initial shock-and-disbelief stage of widowhood adjustment rather than a later stage or pathologic grief? (Select all that apply.)
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An older adult with end-stage COPD says, “I hope I get better and can fly to my granddaughter’s graduation next month.” The nurse wants to sustain hope while avoiding unrealistic expectations. Which response best aligns with the chapter’s approach?
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