A 64-year-old patient expresses concern to the nurse that when he retires he'll just stop living. Which is the most appropriate statement by the nurse?

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4. Encouraging adults who are transitioning into retirement to pursue their passions and stay active may help promote a healthier period of older adulthood. Encouraging inactivity in someone who fears it is not therapeutic. Telling the patient to find something else to do does not promote a positive perspective. Telling the patient to make room for younger workers may increase the feeling of uselessness.

A 64-Year-Old Patient Expresses Concern to the Nurse That When