Surgical repair of fractured hip

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The nurse is providing care to an elderly widow recovering from surgical repair of a fractured hip. The client had been teaching school, but now fears the school district may use this injury to force retirement. The client indicates anxiety about not working and being bored. What statement by the nurse would be most therapeutic at this time?

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