An Outcome for a Patient Experiencing Anticipatory Grieving for a Spouse

Multiple Choice

An outcome for a patient experiencing anticipatory grieving for a spouse diagnosed with terminal cancer would be that the patient will:

A) Continue to be emotionally involved with the dying spouse
B) Develop protective mental mechanisms to allay the pain of spousal loss
C) Not voice threats of physical violence that is either self or others directed
D) Agree to stay at home and care for the spouse with appropriate assistance