The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Whose Spouse Died

The nurse is caring for a client whose spouse died 3 years ago.The client states to the nurse,"I have dinner with my wife every Saturday night." The client tells the nurse that he includes a table setting for her and prepares their "usual" steak dinner.He also lights a candle for her each week marking the time of her death.Based on this data,which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this client when planning care?

A) Risk for Bereavement
B) Ineffective Coping
C) Complicated Grieving
D) Death Anxiety

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