The nurse concludes that a client with depression is making progress toward meeting goals when the client says:
1. "I am feeling sad today."
2. "May I use the phone today?"
3. "I don't think the medication is working."
4. "I'll eat lunch in my room today."
Answer: 2
1. The client admits to sadness, which would not be a goal of therapy.
2. Asking to use the phone could be an indication that the client is reaching out to others.
3. If the client does not think the medication is working, then the client is continuing with depressed feelings.
4. Wanting to stay in the room is an indication that the client is still isolating.
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