A 62-year-old woman has not been to the clinic for an annual examination for 5 years. The recent death of her husband reminded her that she should come for a visit. Her family doctor has retired, and she is going to see the women's health nurse practitioner for her visit. To facilitate a positive health care experience, the nurse should:

Encourage the woman to talk about the death of her husband and her fears about her own death.

Listen carefully and allow extra time for this woman's health history interview.

Remind the woman that she is long overdue for her examination and that she should come in annually.

Reassure the woman that a nurse practitioner is just as good as her old doctor.