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A widow grieving her husband's sudden and unexpected death tells the nurse, "I'm not feeling well. Yesterday, I saw my husband walk through the door, stop, and smile at me. Then he just faded away." Which is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A) Assess for recent substance abuse.
B) Suggest a referral to the mental health clinic.
C) Arrange for an evaluation for antidepressant medication.
D) Counsel the widow that visualizations are a normal part of grieving.
On Jul 09, 2024