The nurse notes that the spouse of a terminally ill client stops visiting every day and talks about meeting with friends after work.Which type of grief is the spouse demonstrating?

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Anticipatory grief occurs when someone begins to grieve the loss of a person who is still alive but is expected to die. The spouse's behavior of reducing visits and engaging in social activities could be a way of coping with the impending loss, indicating they are beginning to process their grief before the actual death occurs.

The Nurse Notes That the Spouse of a Terminally Ill