Mr.Hupp, 84 years old, lost his wife 2 months ago.He goes to his nurse practitioner and complains of the same symptoms that his wife had before she died.Possible treatment options available to the nurse practitioner include which of the following? Select all that apply.

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Mr. Hupp's symptoms may be part of his grieving process after losing his wife. Educating him on normal signs of grieving (A), taking time to remember his wife and discuss memories (B), and providing emotional support (C) are all appropriate actions to help him cope. Monitoring current chronic medical conditions (D) is also important, as stress can exacerbate existing health issues. Encouraging him to stay quiet and decrease physical activity (E) is not advisable, as maintaining or even increasing physical activity can be beneficial for mental health during the grieving process.

MrHupp, 84 Years Old, Lost His Wife 2 Months Ago