Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A home health nurse visits a client who lost their partner 2 years ago. Which of the following behaviors by the client indicates a maladaptive grief response?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B because the client being unable to perform basic hygiene tasks indicates maladaptive grief. This behavior suggests a significant impairment in daily functioning, which is not a typical response to grief. Relocating (A) and giving away belongings (C) are common adaptive coping mechanisms. Expressing guilt (D) is a normal part of the grieving process. The key is to recognize when grief symptoms become severe and impact daily activities, like in choice B.