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Disorders Related to Anxiety and Alterations in Mood

A nurse is assigned to care for a depressed client on a day when the client seems more withdrawn and depressed than usual. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

ExplanationC. Spending extra time with the client demonstrates that the client is worthy of the nurse’s time and that the nurse cares. A. This does not show the acceptance and care that sitting with the client would. B. The client may be unable, at this time, to expend energy on anything outside the self. D. It is unlikely that the client will respond to the nurse because the client feels unworthy and depressed, or the client may just say no.