When a 68-Year-Old Recent Retiree Confides in the Health Clinic

question 19

Multiple Choice

When a 68-year-old recent retiree confides in the health clinic nurse that he has felt depressed and withdrawn since retirement, the nurse suggests that he:

• A) talk with the physician about anti-depression medication.
• B) arrange his day so that he is able to take a nap in the afternoon.
• C) set a small goal for himself to be met every day.
• D) eat three regular meals as he did when he was employed.

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