A client who is depressed is telling the nurse that the challenges of life make life hopeless. The nurse plans to explore with the client:
1. the reason for the fatigue.
2. past success with overcoming challenges.
3. current reasons for failure.
4. distractions to ignore feelings.
Answer: 2
1. Clients with depression often appear fatigued, but the issue here is helping the client to overcome the feelings of being overwhelmed.
2. The nurse explores past successes and strengths, and helps the client focus on the fact that the ability to work through obstacles is in the client.
3. The nurse would not want to focus on failure, as it will only reinforce the client's feeling of hopelessness.
4. The feelings need to be talked about, not ignored, or they will intensify.
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