An 84-year-old woman who moved to assisted living 6 months a…

An 84-year-old woman who moved to assisted living 6 months ago tells the nurse, “I was scared to leave my house, but now I have three wonderful friends here. We eat every meal together, play cards every afternoon, and even take the bus to the mall. I feel happier than I have in years.”Which nursing interpretation of this statement is most accurate?

A gerontology nurse is evaluating protective factors for an…

A gerontology nurse is evaluating protective factors for an 80-year-old widower 4 months after the death of his wife of 58 years.Which of the following are supported by the strongest longitudinal evidence as the most protective factors specifically for older men coping with spousal bereavement and reducing risk of prolonged grief disorder, major depression, and mortality? (Select all that apply.)