A client experiencing situational depression after losing a good job tells the nurse, "I am tired of always having to start over.". Which of the following can the nurse do to assist this client?
1. Suggest the client talk with the physician about medications to help his mood
2. Ask what the client has done in the past to make "starting over" so successful
3. Encourage the client to take the time to rest and relax
4. Remind the client that an alcoholic beverage with the evening meal could help with stress
2. Ask what the client has done in the past to make "starting over" so successful
Rationale:
The nurse needs to assess the client's resiliency by finding out what he was able to do in the past, in similar situations, to be successful. Suggesting that the client needs medication is inappropriate without further assessment. The nurse should not encourage the client to rest and relax since this could lead to a major depressive episode. The nurse should not encourage the client to ingest alcohol since this can be a self-destructive behavior.
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