An 80-Year-Old Man Recently Became Widowed, Moved into a Long-Term

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.