A client who is depressed begins to cry and states, I'm just really sick of feeling this way. Nothing ever seems to go right in my life. Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

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Do not cut off interactions with cheerful remarks or platitudes. Do not belittle the client's feelings. Accept the client's verbalizations of feelings as real, and give support for expressions of emotions, especially those that may be difficult for the client (like anger). Allow (and encourage) the client to cry. It is important that the nurse does not attempt to fix the client's difficulties

A Client Who Is Depressed Begins to Cry and States