Which statement by an older female client who lost her spouse 2 years ago should indicate to the practical nurse (PN) that the client may need bereavement counseling?

A. "I realize that life must go on, but sometimes I wonder why.": This indicates ongoing grief and possible depressive symptoms two years after the spouse’s death. Persistent feelings of emptiness or questioning life’s purpose beyond the normal grieving period suggest unresolved grief that may benefit from professional bereavement counseling. B. “I depend on children who fortunately live close-by.": Relying on family for support is a normal and healthy coping mechanism in older adults. This statement reflects adaptation and use of social resources rather than signs of complicated grief or depression. C. “I hate that my health does not allow me to do what I used to do.": Expressing frustration about physical limitations is common in aging adults and not necessarily linked to bereavement. It represents normal adjustment to aging and chronic conditions not unresolved grief. D. "Sometimes I have trouble remembering simple things.": Occasional forgetfulness may reflect normal age-related memory changes, fatigue, or mild cognitive decline, but it is not directly related to grief.