Mr. B, a 73-year-old widower, visits his nurse practitioner for follow-up on his hypertension, which is unchanged. Mr. B expresses surprise, saying, "Since my wife died, I haven't been eating very well"
Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most effective in eliciting pertinent data?
1. "Are you following a special diet?"
2. "In what areas do you think you need help?"
3. "Can you describe your meals on a typical day?"
4. "It must be very lonesome for you."
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