An older man living in an adult community becomes a widower 1 month after retirement. Two months later, he has not resumed a weekly outing with his fishing club. Which should the nurse implement?
a. Ask the older adult why he is not fishing.
b. Have club members visit him at home.
c. Meet with him to assess his interests.
d. Enroll him in a weekly card game.
C
The nurse meets with the older adult to determine how and when to establish new relationships and social activities in light of his wife's death. Although the older man was engaged in fishing before, the nurse respects his wishes and needs as he transitions to a different life.
The nurse avoids confronting him, even if done so in a gentle manner. "Why" questions can be interpreted as confrontational, and the older adult may be unable or unwilling to articulate a reason. The nurse avoids asking club members to visit him because doing so would remove the older adult from the decision making process. Although this effort can be well-meaning, it can also be interpreted as an invasion of privacy. The older adult is more likely to participate in an activity in which he has input. In addition, the nurse's action can be interpreted as disrespectful because an adult has the right to control his own life.
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