A Client Diagnosed with MDD Was Raised in a Strongly

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with MDD was raised in a strongly religious family where bad behavior was equated with sins against God.Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to help the client address spirituality as it relates to his illness?

• A)Encourage the client to bring into awareness underlying sources of guilt.
• B)Teach the client that religious beliefs should be put into perspective throughout the life span.
• C)Confront the client with the irrational nature of the belief system.
• D)Assist the client to modify his or her belief system to improve coping skills.

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