The spouse of a former patient tells the nurse that he has joined a support group to help with the loss of his wife. The nurse realizes this patient is in which phase of Engel's grief process?

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Restitution phase in Engel's grief process involves the rituals surrounding loss, including religious, cultural, or social expressions of mourning. Joining a support group can be part of the restitution phase, where the individual seeks community and shared experiences to help process the loss.

The Spouse of a Former Patient Tells the Nurse That