A community health nurse visits an older adult whose spouse died 6 months ago and notes several vodka bottles are in the trash.The person says, "I get lonely and drink a little to help me forget." What is the nurse's most therapeutic intervention?
A) Teach the person about alcoholism, and suggest other coping strategies.
B) Request a mental health consultation to assess for alcohol dependency.
C) Advise the person not to drink alone, because the risks for injury increase.
D) Arrange for the person to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting for older adults.
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