Which following question asked by the nurse during the assessment process is best directed toward gathering information regarding the client's depression?
a. "Have you ever felt this depressed before?"
b. "What do you believe is the cause of your depression?"
c. "What makes you feel that you are experiencing depression?"
d. "What can we do to make you comfortable while you are here?"
B
"What do you believe is the cause of your depression?" is an open-ended question that encour-ages the client to express his or her own insight and personal stories regarding his or her condi-tion.
"Have you ever felt this depressed before?" is a closed-ended question requiring only a yes or no response and so provides minimal information regarding the client's condition.
While the question "What makes you feel that you are experiencing depression?" is an open-ended question, it is not the best option because it is not directed toward assessment of the client's current complaint.
While the question "What can we do to make you comfortable while you are here?" is an open-ended question, it is not the best option because it is directed at the client's comfort, not toward assessing his or her current complaint.
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