A client told the nurse that even though his wife died three years ago, he continues to have dinner with his wife every Saturday night. He includes a table setting for her and he prepares their "usual" steak dinner. He also lights a candle for her each week marking the time of her death. This is evidence of:

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This behavior indicates dysfunctional grieving as the client is unable to move on and continues to engage in rituals that suggest he has not accepted his wife's death, which is not typical of the normal grieving process.

A Client Told the Nurse That Even Though His Wife