The nurse assesses a client as experiencing maladaptive grieving.Which of the following factors confirms the nurse's assessment?

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The client reporting feelings of worthlessness indicates maladaptive grieving, as this suggests a negative self-image and difficulty adjusting to life without the deceased. Option A is not necessarily indicative of maladaptive grieving, as the timing of the client's spouse's death may vary in terms of the grieving process. Option B is also not necessarily indicative of maladaptive grieving, as tears and emotional reactions are a normal part of the grieving process. Option D is too vague and could stem from various factors not necessarily related to grieving.

The Nurse Assesses a Client as Experiencing Maladaptive Grieving