A patient diagnosed with major depression says, "No one cares about me anymore. I'm not worth anything." Today the patient is wearing a new shirt and has neat, clean hair
Which remark by the nurse supports building a positive self-esteem for this patient?
a. "You look nice this morning."
b. "You're wearing a new shirt."
c. "I like the shirt you are wearing."
d. "You must be feeling better today."
ANS: B
Patients with depression usually see the negative side of things. The meaning of compliments may be altered to "I didn't look nice yesterday" or "They didn't like my other shirt." Neutral comments such as making an observation avoid negative interpretations. Saying, "You look nice" or "I like your shirt" gives approval (non-therapeutic techniques). Saying "You must be feeling better today" is an assumption, which is non-therapeutic.
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