A client who is in the clinic for an immunization tells the nurse, "My mother died 4 months ago, and I just can't seem to get over it. I'm not sure it is normal to still think about her every day." Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate?

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The client should be reassured that grieving activities such as frequent thoughts about the deceased are considered normal for months or years after a death. The other nursing diagnoses imply that the client's grief is unusual or pathological, which is not the case.

A Client Who Is in the Clinic for an Immunization