The recently widowed 65-year-old man has told the nurse that he is so lost without his wife that he is planning to retire, sell his home, and move to a retirement village in another state. What assessment by the nurse would be the most correct?

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Selling his home and moving to a retirement village in another state represents a major life change and a loss of significant supports to his self-image and grief resolution process. It is important for the nurse to assess the level of support the patient has in his current community, and explore other options before making such a drastic change.

The Recently Widowed 65-Year-Old Man Has Told the Nurse That