When planning care for the older adult being treated for depression,the nurse addresses the patient's tertiary intervention needs best by:
A)helping the patient to identify the early symptoms of depression.
B)helping the patient deal with the physical symptoms of depression.
C)discussing with the patient how to implement new coping skills.
D)educating the patient about the importance of being drug compliant.

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Tertiary intervention refers to the restorative or rehabilitative functions that the nurse performs to assist patients in the recovery process.An important aspect of tertiary intervention involving patients with depression is teaching new coping skills to lessen the likelihood of recurring depression.Identifying early symptoms is a secondary prevention.Treating the depression will limit the physical symptoms.Education is generally considered primary prevention.However,in this case it is education on part of treatment.This is not the best answer because the nurse is not teaching about the drugs,only about the importance of being compliant.

When Planning Care for the Older Adult Being Treated for Depression,the