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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