A bystander was killed during a robbery 2 weeks ago.His widow,who has schizoaffective disorder,cries spontaneously when talking about his death.Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.

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The patient is expressing feelings related to the loss,and this is an expected and healthy behavior.This patient is at risk for dysfunctional grieving because of the history of a severe psychiatric illness,but the nurse's priority intervention is to form a therapeutic alliance and support the patient's expression of feelings.The crying 2 weeks after his death is expected and normal.

A Bystander Was Killed During a Robbery 2 Weeks Ago