The nurse observes that a client with depression sat at a table with two other clients during lunch. The best feedback the nurse could give the client is which of the following?
a. "Do you feel better after talking with others during lunch?"
b. "I'm so happy to see you interacting with other clients."
c. "I see you were sitting with others at lunch today."
d. "You must feel much better than you were a few days ago."
Ans: c. "I see you were sitting with others at lunch today."
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