A 65-Year-Old Adult Who Recently Lost His Spouse Is Admitted

question 10

Multiple Choice

A 65-year-old adult who recently lost his spouse is admitted to the hospital after a failed suicide attempt.He presents with a sad affect and is reluctant to interact within the milieu.The nursing diagnosis with priority is:

• A)Ineffective coping related to recent loss.
• B)Hopelessness related to death of spouse.
• C)Risk for loneliness related to loss of spouse.
• D)Risk for self-directed violence related to depression.

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