The client tells the nurse that she has been having problems sleeping since her boss died unexpectedly 3 weeks ago.She confides that she and the boss had been having a secret extramarital affair for years.The nurse recognizes that the sleeping difficulty is most likely a result of which type of grief?
A)Abbreviated
B)Chronic
C)Disenfranchised
D)External

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Disenfranchised grief occurs when a person experiences a loss that is not openly acknowledged, socially sanctioned, or publicly mourned. In this case, the client is experiencing grief over the loss of her boss but cannot openly mourn him due to the secret nature of their relationship. This type of grief can manifest in various ways, including difficulty sleeping.

The Client Tells the Nurse That She Has Been Having