The nurse notes that the spouse of a terminally ill client stops visiting every day and talks about meeting with friends after work.Which type of grief is the spouse demonstrating?

A) Anticipatory
B) Complicated
C) Uncomplicated
D) Disenfranchised

Anticipatory Grief

The emotional pain or mourning that occurs before an impending loss, such as the death of a loved one or the end of a significant relationship.

Terminally Ill

Describes a person who has an illness that is incurable and expected to lead to death in a relatively short period of time.