What measure will facilitate communication with a client who is depressed and evidencing psy-chomotor retardation and withdrawal?
1. Ask client to indicate yes or no with finger signals.
2. Arrange to spend time with client at prearranged intervals.
3. Give directions rather than asking questions.
4. Speak loudly and rapidly to the client to focus his or her attention.
ANS: 2
This measure will promote the establishment of rapport and demonstrate respect and acceptance of the client. It will facilitate client willingness to communicate thoughts and feelings without making demands on the client. 1. This measure is unnecessary; a headshake or nod would work as well. 3. Clients should not simply be ordered about; they should be asked to respond without placing excessive demands. 4. Clients with psychomotor retardation have the ability to hear, but their ability to process information may be slowed, requiring well-paced simple communication.
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