After a teenager reveals that he is gay,the father responds by beating him.The next morning,the teenager is found hanging in his closet.Which paternal grief responses should a nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

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The father's grief responses can vary widely and may include disbelief ("I can't believe this is happening."), guilt or regret ("If only I had been more understanding."), anger or feeling wronged ("How dare he do this to me!"), and viewing the suicide as a selfish act ("Well, that was a selfish thing to do."). Acceptance ("I'm just going to have to accept that he was gay.") is less likely to be an immediate response in the context of the father's initial violent reaction to his son's revelation.

After a Teenager Reveals That He Is Gay,the Father Responds