A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder was raised in a strongly religious family where bad behavior was equated with sins against God
Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate to help the client address spirituality as it relates to his illness?
A. Encourage the client to bring into awareness underlying sources of guilt.
B. Teach the client that religious beliefs should be put into perspective throughout the life span.
C. Confront the client with the irrational nature of the belief system.
D. Assist the client to modify his or her belief system in order to improve coping skills.
ANS: A
A client raised in an environment that reinforces one's inadequacy may be at risk for experiencing guilt, shame, low self-esteem, and hopelessness, which can contribute to depression. Assisting the client to bring these feelings into awareness allows the client to realistically appraise distorted responsibility and dysfunctional guilt.
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