The statement that indicates the client is experiencing maladaptive grieving is:
D. “I have started smoking again.”
Maladaptive grieving refers to behaviors or coping mechanisms that are detrimental to the individual’s well-being and can hinder the grieving process. In this case, the client’s decision to start smoking again can be seen as a negative coping mechanism or an unhealthy way of dealing with grief. Smoking can have various negative health effects and is not a productive or healthy way to address emotional distress.