The Patient Is a 66-Year-Old Patient Who Has Been Admitted

The patient is a 66-year-old patient who has been admitted to the hospital for a transient ischemic attack (TIA) .Her health care provider has told her that she should consider retiring from her high-stress position as a hospital administrator.The patient is distraught over this suggestion.The nurse caring for her recognizes the most likely cause of distress is a result of a change in which of the following?

A) Body image
B) Role performance
C) Self-esteem
D) Identity

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