You are caring for a 65-year-old widower whose wife died 4 months ago. He tells you that he is "not doing well" and that his friends and family seem hesitant to talk with him about his wife. What could the nurse do to help the patient?
A) Refer him to a consciousness-raising group.
B) Refer him to a psychiatrist.
C) Refer him to a support group.
D) Refer him to a church or temple.
Ans: C
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Being a member of a group with similar problems or goals has a releasing effect on a person that promotes freedom of expression and exchange of ideas. Psychiatry may or may not be necessary. Spiritual assessment would necessarily precede any referral to a specific religious setting. Consciousness-raising groups are not known to be a common source of social support.
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