A 67-year-old patient was forced to retire at age 65. The patient reports that age has interfered with getting another job and the retirement income does not cover expenses. The patient does not want to be a retiree
Which loss should the nurse address as a treatment priority?
1. Role
2. Health
3. Support system
4. Cognitive functions
Answer: 1
Explanation: This patient may experience a loss of role function as a result of unwanted retirement. Multiple losses (such as the combination of loss of role function and loss of financial stability) may have an impact on health, but there is no indication that this patient's health is in question at this time. There is no evidence of affected support systems or impaired cognitive functioning.
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