An 80-Year-Old Man Recently Became Widowed, Moved into a Long-Term

question 15

Multiple Choice

An 80-year-old man recently became widowed, moved into a long-term care facility, and had to quit driving. He complains of fatigue and is irritable when questioned about his health. What would be the most appropriate action of the nurse?

• A) Suggest he take a daytime nap and go to bed early.
• B) Report the complaints as expected adjustments to relocation.
• C) Approach him to talk about his perceptions related to his relocation.
• D) Suggest that he find some quiet time in the facility's library and read a book.

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Definitions:

Stimulation

The action of arousing interest, attention, or activity through physical, chemical, or psychological means.

Practice Play

Engaging in activities or exercises repetitively with the aim of improving skills or proficiency in a certain area.

Jumping Rope

Jumping rope involves swinging a rope so it passes under the feet and over the head of the person jumping, serving both as a form of play and exercise.

Hours

Units of time consisting of 60 minutes, used to measure the duration of events or the length of the day.