If a nurse assesses that a profoundly depressed client has diurnal variation, a schedule should be
planned that
a. calls for the client to be awakened early in the morning to participate in exercise.
b. places activities during the part of the day the client is most energetic.
c. permits the client freedom of choice.
d. concentrates activities after lunch.
B
Diurnal variation means the client feels better and has more energy at a certain time of the day.
Activities should be planned for this period of higher functioning because the client is better able to
participate at that time. Option A: The client may not function optimally in the early morning.
Option C: Depressed clients usually need a schedule because decision making is difficult. Option D:
This may or may not coincide with client's period of higher functioning.
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