RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 262 of 2368

Which bereaved person is at greatest risk for developing complicated grief?

  1. A parent whose child died suddenly in a traumatic accident
  2. An adult with a strong faith system whose parent died peacefully
  3. A widow with a strong support network after an expected death
  4. A sibling who has had no other recent losses and good coping skills
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Correct answer: A parent whose child died suddenly in a traumatic accident

Sudden or traumatic death and the death of a child are listed risk factors for complicated grief.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Grief and Loss: Complicated Grief. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026