Which Statement by the Nurse Is Best When Communicating with a Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the nurse is best when communicating with a patient with clinical depression?

• A) "It's a beautiful day today; you'll feel better if you look out the window."
• B) "You're having a bad day; I'm sure you'll feel better soon."
• C) "Life seems overwhelming at times; would you like to discuss how you're feeling?"
• D) "You are very lucky to have such a supportive family."

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Definitions:

Distributed Practice

A learning strategy that involves spreading study sessions out over time rather than cramming them into a short period.

Recognition

The cognitive process of identifying and acknowledging something previously seen, heard, or experienced.

Retention

the ability to store and recall information or experiences over time.

Audio Clips

Short segments of sound or music, usually taken from a longer recording or broadcast.