A client admitted to the mental health unit with depression states to the nurse, "My life has been such a failure; nothing I do turns out right." Which of the following responses by the nurse would be therapeutic?
1. "You are certainly entitled to your own opinion."
2. "I know just how you feel. I have those days myself once in a while."
3. "I disagree with you; we all have some value and accomplishments in life."
4. "You seem very discouraged. Can you think of anything recently that went as you planned?"
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Rationale: Depressed clients frequently exhibit feelings of low self-esteem and worthlessness. An effective plan of care should be designed for the client to provide experiences that are chal-lenging but successful to enhance the client's self-esteem. Reminders of the client's past accom-plishments or personal successes are ways to interrupt the client's negative self-talk and distorted cognitive view of self.
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