A primary care nurse has a long-standing relationship with a 63-year-old male client who is poised to retire. Place the following phases of the client's likely transition in the correct chronological order. Use all the options
A) A euphoric period involving testing of fantasies around retirement.
B) Near phase, often accompanied by fantasy regarding the retirement role.
C) Disenchantment phase
D) Establishment of a stable and sustainable retirement role.
E) Establishment of realistic and alternative sources of satisfaction during retirement.
B, A, C, E, D
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The near phase of preretirement and the accompanying fantasy is often followed by a euphoric honeymoon phase. This can be followed by a disenchanting letdown, and a subsequent reorientation that results in eventual stability.
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