Mrs.Harrison's father died a week ago.Mr.Harrison is experiencing headaches and fatigue,and keeps shouting at his wife to turn down the television,although he has not done so in the past.Mrs.Harrison is having trouble sleeping and has no appetite.How should the nurse interpret these assessment findings as the basis for a follow-up assessment?

A) Mrs.Harrison is grieving and Mr.Harrison is angry.
B) Mrs.Harrison is ill and Mr.Harrison is grieving.
C) Both Mr.and Mrs.Harrison likely are in denial.
D) Both Mr.and Mrs.Harrison likely are grieving.

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Gabriel Ferreira · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Each individual responds to loss differently.Some people may demonstrate anger or denial as a response to grief;Mr.Harrison's anger is most likely to be a manifestation of grief.Common physical symptoms of grief include tightness in the chest and throat,shortness of breath,feelings of weakness and lethargy,insomnia,and loss of appetite.Denial is assessed when the person indicates that he is not accepting that the loss happened.

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