The client tells the nurse that even though it has been 4 months since her sister's death,she frequently finds herself crying uncontrollably.The client is afraid that she is "losing her mind." What is the nurse's best response?

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Frequent crying is not an abnormal response.The nurse should let the client know that this is normal and okay.Although the client may benefit from talking with a grief counselor,it is not unusual for her to still be grieving after a few months.The other responses are not as therapeutic because they justify or minimize the client's response.

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