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A 6 y/o girl hospitalized for surgery to repair a fracture sustained in a
MVA in which her mother was injured an brother died. She reports seeing
her brother in her room since the accident, otherwise MSE is normal. She is
receiving Vicodin and Benadryl. What explains pt seeing brother in her
room?
Correct Answer -Bereavement
10 y/o M s/p MVA sustained burn and crush injuries to R foot 4 days ago,
does not remember the accident but never lost consciousness, keeps
asking for his mother who was killed in the accident and having
nightmares crying out "Daddy help Mommy." When should the child be
told about his mother's death?
Correct Answer -ASAP
45 y/o still grieving for mother 3 years after her death. States she feels her
mother hovering over her and sees mother at night. Friends are concerned.
Patient has normal job function, cleans house, endorses anhedonia. Tx?
Correct Answer -Antidepressant medication and psychotherapy
Risk of complicated bereavement
Correct Answer -1) ambivalent relationship to deceased; 2) simultaneous
grieving for multiple deaths; 3) pre-existing low self-esteem & insecurity;
4) recurrent major depression
Sexuality
Correct Answer -