Which of the following questions asked by the nurse during the assessment process is best di-rected towards gathering information regarding the client's depression?
1. "Have you ever felt this depressed before?"
2. "What do you believe is the cause of your depression?"
3. "What makes you feel that you are experiencing depression?"
4. "What can we do to make you comfortable while you are here?"
ANS: 2
This option is an open-ended question that encourages the client to express his insight regarding his condition. This option is a closed-ended question requiring only a yes or no response and so provides minimal information regarding the client's condition. While this is an open-ended ques-tion, it is not the best option because it is not directed towards assessment of the client's current complaint. While this is an open-ended question, it is not the best option because it is directed at the client's comfort, not towards assessing his current complaint.
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