A Patient Whose Spouse Has Died Recently Reports Feeling Down

A patient whose spouse has died recently reports feeling down most of each day for the past 2 months. On further questioning,the nurse learns that the patient has quit participating in church and social activities,has difficulty falling asleep,and has lost 5 pounds. The patient reports feeling tired and confused all the time but does not have suicidal thoughts. What does the nurse suspect?

A) Grief and sadness
B) Hypomania
C) Major depression
D) Situational depression

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