BS Nursing Developmental Psychology
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59. A 72-year-old individual struggles with profound grief after losing their spouse of 50 years. What is the clinical approach to support their developmental task of ego integrity?

A. Discourage expressions of sadness.
B. Encourage reminiscing about their life, both positive and negative, to find meaning and acceptance.
C. Tell them to move on quickly.
D. Focus only on future plans.

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  • Discourage expressions of sadness.
  • Encourage reminiscing about their life, both positive and negative, to find meaning and acceptance.
  • Tell them to move on quickly.
  • Focus only on future plans.

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