A 55-year-old middle-aged professor is contemplating retirement from teaching because of a wonderful buyout offer being presented to potential candidates by the university
The client shares this information with the nurse who is collecting data and vital signs as a follow-up visit to the primary care provider for hypertension. What suggestions should the nurse provide to the client at this time?
1 . Encourage development of hobbies and interests in the community.
2 . Make sure to explore possibilities for part-time work.
3 . Spend money on an extended vacation before retirement.
4 . Maintain current home and buy a condo in a warmer winter climate.
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 3
C) 2, 3
D) 3, 4
A
Feedback:
The nurse should encourage the client to develop interests in the community and hobbies and to explore possibilities for part-time work to help in the retirement age. Maintaining current home and purchasing a condo in a warmer climate does not encourage simpler living arrangements after retirement. Financial planning is a critical component of retirement and spending money before retirement will decrease the amount of financial resources available for needed investments for retirement.
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