The Nurse Is Caring for a Severely Depressed Older Client

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a severely depressed older client.To best effect change in the client's emotional state, the nurse's initial goal is to:

• A)plan interventions that will enhance client self-esteem.
• B)introduce the client to new coping skills.
• C)assess the client's potential to self-harm.
• D)develop a therapeutic nurse-client relationship.

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Definitions:

Situation Favorability

The degree to which circumstances or conditions are beneficial or advantageous for a specific purpose or action.

Position Power

The authority and influence a person holds in an organization by virtue of the position they occupy.

Task Motivated

Refers to individuals or leaders who are primarily focused on completing tasks and achieving goals.

Relationship Motivated

Being driven by the desire to foster and maintain social connections and relationships.