Sam's five-year-old son has just been brought into the emergency room after a serious motor vehicle accident. Sam, frightened and crying promised God that he would never be mad at his son, for any reason, if he would be OK. Sam is in what stage of grieving?

A. Compassion for others, consistency, productivity

These qualities reflect healthy functioning, empathy, and responsibility-hallmarks of positive adaptive behavior.

B. Compassion for others, constructiveness, interest in others

These behaviors indicate emotional well-being, problem-solving, and social engagement, all positive traits.

C. Dependability, consistency, withdrawal

While dependability and consistency are positive, withdrawal suggests social disengagement or maladaptive coping, especially when persistent or used to avoid interaction.

D. Dependability, productivity, ability to interact

All three are traits of a person who can function well in society, form relationships, and fulfill responsibilities.

A. Dorothea Dix:

Dorothea Dix was a mental health reformer whose advocacy led to the establishment of state psychiatric hospitals and improved care for the mentally ill. She also raised funds and awareness for better psychiatric care.

B. Linda Richards:

Linda Richards was America’s first trained nurse and helped establish psychiatric nursing education, but she did not lead fundraising efforts like Dix did.

C. Lillian Wald:

Wald was a pioneer in public health nursing, especially in community and home health, not psychiatric care.

D. Clara Barton:

Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross and focused on disaster relief and wartime nursing, not specifically on psychiatric reform.