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A recently widowed 80-year-old man has been admitted to a long-term care facility for complaints of anorexia, loss of energy, and loss of sleep. The nurse learns that the patient is recently widowed. Prioritize the nursing actions that might be needed for this patient. (Separate letters by a comma and a space as follows: A, B, C, D.)
A) Provide a quiet environment.
B) Involve him in some activity.
C) Be alert to suicidal tendencies.
D) Spend time with the patient at mealtime.
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