The nurse is teaching a female client with chronic fatigue due to clinical depression regarding ways to increase energy levels. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "I need to increase exercise time each week."
B) "I will spend time with friends."
C) "I will take Wellbutrin as prescribed."
D) "I will go shopping once a week."
Answer: C
Depression can cause chronic fatigue. Compliance with medications results in relief of depression and therefore increases energy levels. Shopping, spending time with friends, and increasing exercise levels will not help the client who is clinically depressed.
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