A 56-year-old psychiatric inpatient has had recurring episodes of depression and chronic low self-esteem. She feels that
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:51 pm
A 56-year-old psychiatric inpatient has had recurring episodes of depression and chronic low self-esteem. She feels that her family does not want her around, experiences a sense of helplessness, and has a negative view of herself. To assist the client in focusing on her strengths and positive traits, a strategy used by the nurse would be to:
A. Tell the client to attend all structured activities on the unit
B. Encourage or direct client to attend activities that offer simple methods to attain success
C. Increase the clients self-esteem by asking that she make all decisions regarding attendance in group activities
D. Not allow any dependent behaviors by the client because she must learn independence and will have to ask for any assistance from staff
A. Tell the client to attend all structured activities on the unit
B. Encourage or direct client to attend activities that offer simple methods to attain success
C. Increase the clients self-esteem by asking that she make all decisions regarding attendance in group activities
D. Not allow any dependent behaviors by the client because she must learn independence and will have to ask for any assistance from staff