An 80-year-old man recently became widowed, moved into a long-term care facility, and had to quit driving. He complains of fatigue and is irritable when questioned about his health. What would be the most appropriate action of the nurse?
A) Suggest he take a daytime nap and go to bed early.
B) Report the complaints as expected adjustments to relocation.
C) Approach him to talk about his perceptions related to his relocation.
D) Suggest that he find some quiet time in the facility's library and read a book.

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The nurse should approach the patient to talk about his perceptions related to his relocation. The patient has gone through multiple significant life changes recently, which could be causing his fatigue and irritability. It is important for the nurse to assess the patient's emotional well-being and offer support to help him adjust to his new environment. Simply suggesting he take a nap or read a book may not address the underlying emotional issues he is experiencing. Reporting the complaints as expected adjustments to relocation without further assessment would not provide adequate support for the patient.

An 80-Year-Old Man Recently Became Widowed, Moved into a Long-Term