The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the palliative care unit.The client's spouse has been at the client's bedside since the client was admitted.One week ago,the spouse began to visit 2 or 3 hours a day.The nurse understands the spouse is experiencing which of the following?

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The spouse's behavior is consistent with anticipatory grief, which is a normal psychological response to the expected loss of a loved one. As the client's condition worsens, the spouse may be spending more time preparing for the eventual loss, which can include spending more time at the client's bedside.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Admitted to the Palliative