The nurse observes a severely depressed patient leaving the dining room with a shirt that is soiled from spilled food.What intervention should the nurse implement to assist the client deal with the primary issue?

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Assisting the patient to change shirts not only addresses the physical issue of the soiled shirt but also shows empathy and concern for the patient's well-being, which can help to increase motivation and self-esteem. Fostering independence (choice A) may be appropriate in some situations, but in this case, the patient may not have the emotional energy to handle changing shirts on their own. Ignoring the spill (choice B) is not helpful for the patient's physical or emotional needs. Asking if the client has a clean shirt (choice D) may be appropriate but does not address the immediate issue of the soiled shirt.

The Nurse Observes a Severely Depressed Patient Leaving the Dining