Mrs.Silver,76,who has been recently widowed,has diabetes,hypertension,and congestive heart failure.What should the nurse keep in mind when working with Mrs.Silver toward health promoting and illness prevention changes?

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Maximizing strengths is important for Mrs.Silver to maintain optimal function and quality of life despite her chronic illnesses and recent loss. It is important for the nurse to focus on what Mrs.Silver is able to do and build upon those strengths in order to promote health and prevent illness. Options A, C, and D are not necessarily true or relevant for Mrs.Silver's situation.

MrsSilver,76,who Has Been Recently Widowed,has Diabetes,hypertension,and Congestive Heart Failure