The nurse observes a client being treated for depression sitting with the head down and avoiding conversation with peers. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this client?
A)Ask open-ended questions about the client's feelings.
B)Ask the client closed-ended questions.
C)Encourage a peer to sit with the client and the nurse.
D)Tell the client that lack of involvement leads to more depression.

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A)An open-ended question encourages more than a one-word response. Depressed clients should be comfortable with a one-to-one interaction prior to other client involvement. A closed-ended question is unlikely to encourage continued communication. Telling the client that if he does not get involved he will become more depressed is not encouraging communication.
B)An open-ended question encourages more than a one-word response. Depressed clients should be comfortable with a one-to-one interaction prior to other client involvement. A closed-ended question is unlikely to encourage continued communication. Telling the client that if he does not get involved he will become more depressed is not encouraging communication.
C)An open-ended question encourages more than a one-word response. Depressed clients should be comfortable with a one-to-one interaction prior to other client involvement. A closed-ended question is unlikely to encourage continued communication. Telling the client that if he does not get involved he will become more depressed is not encouraging communication.
D)An open-ended question encourages more than a one-word response. Depressed clients should be comfortable with a one-to-one interaction prior to other client involvement. A closed-ended question is unlikely to encourage continued communication. Telling the client that if he does not get involved he will become more depressed is not encouraging communication.

The Nurse Observes a Client Being Treated for Depression Sitting