A client states that she has had problems with depression in the past and thinks she is depressed again. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Didn't you resolve that the last time?"
b. "What worked for you the last time you were depressed?"
c. "I'll bet you stopped taking your medication, didn't you?"
d. "Do you feel the problem is temporary?"
ANS: B
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