A client being treated for depression reports the desire to get out of bed,shower,eat,and contact friends and family for socialization.Which conclusion regarding the client's behavior is appropriate by the nurse?
A) Risk factors for self-harm
B) Improvement in depression
C) Denial of the diagnosis of depression
D) The need for assistance with activities of daily living

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A) The client reports the desire to get out of bed and is showering, eating, and contacting friends and family members. These are all indications that the client's depression is improving. This is not an indication of risk for harm, denial of the diagnosis, or the need for assistance with activities of daily living.
B) The client reports the desire to get out of bed and is showering, eating, and contacting friends and family members. These are all indications that the client's depression is improving. This is not an indication of risk for harm, denial of the diagnosis, or the need for assistance with activities of daily living.
C) The client reports the desire to get out of bed and is showering, eating, and contacting friends and family members. These are all indications that the client's depression is improving. This is not an indication of risk for harm, denial of the diagnosis, or the need for assistance with activities of daily living.
D) The client reports the desire to get out of bed and is showering, eating, and contacting friends and family members. These are all indications that the client's depression is improving. This is not an indication of risk for harm, denial of the diagnosis, or the need for assistance with activities of daily living.

A Client Being Treated for Depression Reports the Desire to Get