Question

question 89 1 pts a patient is seen in the clinic 2 weeks after the death of a parent. the patient reports feelings of sadness and hopelessness and a feeling that the parent is still present, even to the point of hearing the parents voice at times. what will the np determine from these findings? there is a concern for hypermania. there is a possibility of manic episodes. these are concerning for depression. these are normal grief responses.

Explanation:

Grief is a normal response to loss. Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and even hallucinations (like hearing the voice of the deceased) can occur in the early stages of grief. Hypermania involves elevated mood, increased energy, etc. Manic episodes are part of bipolar disorder with distinct symptoms. Depression has more persistent and severe symptoms beyond normal grief. Since it's only 2 weeks after the loss, these are likely normal grief responses.

Answer:

These are normal grief responses.