A Home Health Nurse Is Visiting a 72-Year-Old Client Who

A home health nurse is visiting a 72-year-old client who had coronary artery bypass graft surgery 2 weeks ago.  The client reports being forgetful and becoming teary easily.  How should the nurse respond?

A) "Don't worry.  You'll feel better in a few weeks."
B) "How well are you sleeping at night?"
C) "These symptoms can be common after major surgery.  It will take 4-6 weeks to completely heal and start to feel normal again."
D) "You may be experiencing depression.  I'll call the health care provider and see if we can get a prescription for an antidepressant."

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