A woman grieving her husband's sudden death tells the nurse, "Yesterday, I saw my husband walk through the door and smile at me, but then he just faded away." Select the nurse's most appropriate action.

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Visualizations or hallucinations of a deceased loved one can be a normal part of the grieving process, especially shortly after the loss. The nurse should provide reassurance and support rather than immediately assuming a psychiatric disorder or substance abuse issue.

A Woman Grieving Her Husband's Sudden Death Tells the Nurse