Which of the following statements about loss, dying, and death for older adults is true?
A) Those at special risk for significantly adverse effects of grief are younger to middle-aged spouses because these partners are at the beginning of their life journey.
B) Visions, hallucinations, and an inability to communicate in a logical, sustained manner are not normal grief reactions for someone who has lost a spouse and should be regarded as signs of underlying health issues.
C) Pathological grief begins with normal grief responses whose evolution toward adjustment and the re-establishment of equilibrium is blocked by some obstacle.
D) Bereaved persons regain their normal capability about six months after loss, and regressive behaviour after that time should be examined by a therapist.
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