Although an Older Male Adult Who Was Forced to Retire

question 9

Multiple Choice

Although an older male adult who was forced to retire from law enforcement has multiple physical complaints, the primary care health care provider finds nothing abnormal.After the man tells the nurse that his girlfriend just left him, what is the priority nursing intervention to complete before this older person leaves?

• A)Ask him how he plans to cope with his loss.
• B)Use direct questions about access to firearms.
• C)Collaborate with the provider for antidepressants.
• D)Allow him to express himself by intent listening.

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