The wife of recently deceased client states that she can't think of anything other than her husband. She wakes up at night and goes to look for him before realizing that he is dead. The nurse understands that the wife is in which stage of Demi's model of grief?

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In the protest stage of grief, the client may exhibit preoccupation with thoughts of the deceased, searching for the deceased, dreams/nightmares, hallucinations, and concerns about others' health and safety. In the shock stage, the client may exhibit slowed and disorganized thinking, blocking of thoughts, and wish to join the deceased. In the disorganization stage of grief, the client may exhibit difficulty making decisions, aimlessness, and loss of interest in people, work, and usual activities. In the reorganization stage of grief, the client may exhibit a realistic memory of the deceased, be comfortable when remembering the deceased, and a return to previous level of ability.

The Wife of Recently Deceased Client States That She Can't