A Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Is Experiencing Occasional

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing occasional feelings of sadness because of the recent death of a beloved pet. The client's appetite, sleep patterns, and daily routine have not changed. How should the nurse interpret the client's behaviors?

• A) The client's behaviors demonstrate mental illness in the form of depression.
• B) The client's behaviors are extensive, which indicates the presence of mental illness.
• C) The client's behaviors are not congruent with cultural norms.
• D) The client's behaviors demonstrate no functional impairment, indicating no mental illness.

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