A nurse is speaking with a family member of a client who has a terminal diagnosis. The family states, "I'm having a hard time letting her go.” The nurse should recognize that the family member is experiencing which of the following types of grief?

A. Exaggerated: This type of grief involves intense emotions and behaviors, such as suicidal ideation or severe depression, that impair daily functioning. The statement does not suggest overwhelming or dysfunctional grief responses. B. Delayed: Delayed grief occurs when emotional reactions are postponed and surface later, often unexpectedly. The family member’s active emotional expression shows that the grief is not being suppressed or postponed. C. Anticipatory: Anticipatory grief occurs when individuals begin to grieve before the actual loss, often in response to a terminal diagnosis. The family member’s difficulty in “letting go” suggests they are grieving in advance of the client’s death. D. Disenfranchised: Disenfranchised grief arises when a person’s mourning is not acknowledged or supported by society. There is no indication in this case that the family member’s grief is being dismissed or invalidated.