Your 68-Year-Old Client's Husband Died Recently

question 10

Multiple Choice

Your 68-year-old client's husband died recently.She is a retired nurse who cared for her husband during an extended illness.After 45 years of marriage, a client loses her husband to a sudden illness.She is now depressed and withdrawn and has verbalized feelings of uselessness.The nurse is most therapeutic when:

• A)encouraging her to take up a hobby such as gardening that will occupy some of her time.
• B)explaining that volunteering would be an excellent outlet for her.
• C)assuring her that her feelings of sadness will pass with time.
• D)asking her to share some of her cherished memories of her husband.

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