A client is complaining that her 68-year-old mother has retired as a chemist and is no longer sticking to the day-to-day routines and would rather play bridge almost every day.
Based on the data collected by the nurse, what is the best advice to the client at this time? A) Tell the client that her mother is choosing activities that can continue for many years of retirement.
B) Encourage the client to talk with her mother about family and social responsibilities.
C) Explain to the client that it is important to make her mother maintain a routine for health reasons.
D) Advise her to seriously consider sending her mother to an assisted living facility.
Question 2
An elderly client is confused and very stressed regarding the activities to be taken up after retirement. What suggestions can the nurse make about retirement activities that should bring joy and happiness to help the client in retirement?
1 . Consulting
2 . Volunteerism
3 . Educational opportunities
4 . Spending time at retirement daycare homes
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
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