A home care nurse is making an initial visit to a 68 -year-old man. The nurse finds the man tearful and emotionally withdrawn. Even though the man lives alone and has no family, he has been managing well
At home until now. What would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
A) Reassess the patients psychosocial status and make the necessary referrals
B) Have the patient volunteer in the community for social contact
C) Arrange for the patient to be reassessed by his social worker
D) Encourage the patient to focus on the positive aspects of his life
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