What term describes deep distress or sorrow over a loss?

• A. Grief
• B. Happiness
• C. Excitement
• D. Concern

Answer: (A)

Grief is the deep distress or sorrow that follows a loss, such as the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a major life change. It’s a normal, personal reaction that can include sadness, longing, anger, guilt, and physical symptoms like fatigue or sleep changes. In home health care, recognizing grief helps you support a client with patience and empathy—listen without rushing to fix it, acknowledge their feelings, and respect their pace of coping. This is different from happiness (joy), excitement (anticipation or thrill), or concern (worry about someone’s welfare); those emotions are not the same response to loss.