Your 68-year-old client's husband died recently.She is a retired nurse who cared for her husband during an extended illness.After 45 years of marriage, a client loses her husband to a sudden illness.She is now depressed and withdrawn and has verbalized feelings of uselessness.The nurse is most therapeutic when:
A)encouraging her to take up a hobby such as gardening that will occupy some of her time.
B)explaining that volunteering would be an excellent outlet for her.
C)assuring her that her feelings of sadness will pass with time.
D)asking her to share some of her cherished memories of her husband.

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Volunteering will assist in helping the client interact with people and feel productive and valued for her ability to help others as stated in the Activity Theory.

Your 68-Year-Old Client's Husband Died Recently