RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 266 of 2368

Which statement by a client shows the acceptance stage of grief?

  1. "I will never feel sad about this loss again, and I am completely at peace now."
  2. "This can't be happening to my family, and there must be some mistake somewhere."
  3. "I will change my life completely if only things can go back to how they were."
  4. "This will be hard, but I am joining friends for dinner and finding comfort in new routines."
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Correct answer: "This will be hard, but I am joining friends for dinner and finding comfort in new routines."

Acceptance means acknowledging the new reality and reengaging with others. It does not mean the absence of sadness.

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

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026