The Nurse Caring for an Extremely Withdrawn Patient with Depression

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for an extremely withdrawn patient with depression wants to assist her to become more interactive.The best approach would be to say:

• A) "I know you'll feel better if you leave your room."
• B) "You look so gloomy sitting here all by yourself."
• C) "Let's explore how it feels to sit alone here all day and feel sad."
• D) "I need another person for a card game and I'd like you to be my partner."

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