Although the family of a newly widowed older adult patient lives several hours away,they are interested in providing appropriate support.What suggestion by the nurse would be most helpful?

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The nurse should suggest that the family telephone the patient daily and arrange for a neighbor to help with the shopping. This offers emotional support through regular contact and practical support with day-to-day tasks that may be difficult for the patient to manage alone. Assuming responsibility for bills and upkeep of the home may be too much for the family to take on from a distance and could potentially lead to financial conflicts or misunderstandings. Encouraging the patient to move and learn to drive may not be appropriate or feasible based on their physical and financial abilities. Including the patient in yearly vacation plans may not be practical or desirable for the patient or the family.

Although the Family of a Newly Widowed Older Adult Patient