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A 76-Year-Old Recently Lost Her Spouse

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A 76-year-old recently lost her spouse. They lived in a large house with a yard that they managed well until her spouse's sudden death. She is in good health and stays active but is becoming concerned about her ability to maintain the large house by herself. The nurse's most helpful suggestion would be to: (Select all that apply.)

A 76-year-old recently lost her spouse. They lived in a large house with a yard that they managed well until her spouse's sudden death. She is in good health and stays active but is becoming concerned about her ability to maintain the large house by herself. The nurse's most helpful suggestion would be to: (Select all that apply.)


A) recommend living with her daughter who lives 2 hours away.
B) encourage her to investigate apartment rentals.
C) encourage her to check herself into a skilled nursing facility.
D) hire a gardener and a housekeeper to maintain the property.
E) encourage her to involve family in any decisions related to her living arrangements.

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