The long-term care facility nurse is caring for a newly admitted 80-year-old patient who is depressed. Which approach is best for the nurse to employ?
a. Encourage the resident to engage in an activity.
b. Remind the resident of reasons to be posi-tive.
c. Point out episodes of negative behavior.
d. Present a bright and cheerful behavior.
A
Activity and social interaction are helpful to depressed patients. Presenting a cheery approach and pointing out negative behavior and reasons to be positive are not therapeutic at this stage of the relationship.
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