The nurse is doing a follow-up home visit to a family who lost their 3-month-old infant to SIDS 8 weeks ago. The mother answers the door in her nightgown, with hair uncombed. During the interview, the mother states: "I don't see the point of getting dressed each day." Which stage of grief will the nurse document based on the current data?

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The mother's statement suggests that she is struggling with disorganization, which is a stage of grief characterized by feelings of confusion, aimlessness, and disorientation. This stage can occur several weeks or months after a loss, as the shock wears off and the reality of the situation sets in. The mother's lack of motivation to get dressed suggests that she is struggling to find purpose and meaning in her daily life. The other choices (recovery, yearning/pining, hostile) do not accurately reflect the mother's current state based on the provided data.

The Nurse Is Doing a Follow-Up Home Visit to a Family