A patient whose spouse passed away 5 years ago becomes severely depressed on holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays. What should the nurse do to help this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. Encourage the patient to talk with family or spiritual support systems.
2. Explain that these feelings are a sign of chronic depression.
3. Help the patient talk about the loss and hopes for the future.
4. Explain that these feelings will last as long as the patient is alive.
5. Role-play ways for the patient to get through the days when depression is the worst.
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
For the patient with chronic sorrow the nurse should encourage the patient to talk with family or others in the patient's spiritual support system, help the patient talk about the loss and hopes for the future, explain that these feelings will last as long as the patient is alive, and role-play ways for the patient to get through the days when the depression is the worst. These feelings are not a sign of chronic depression.
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