A client whose spouse died last month says they sometimes dream of the spouse and feel their presence in the room. Which response by the nurse is best?

1. 1"These experiences mean you are developing complicated grief."
2. 2"You should tell your provider that you are having hallucinations."
3. 3"These dreams show you are not accepting the loss."
4. 4"Many people have these experiences in normal grief."

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