A client has been hospitalized for an extended time while receiving therapies for lung cancer.The client has become very depressed,refuses to participate in personal grooming,and does not want visitors.To assist in achieving resolution of the client's problem,what should the nurse do?
A) Encourage the client to get washed and dressed independently.
B) Help the client think positively instead of negatively.
C) Contact a support group and explore a psychological consultation.
D) Encourage the client to become more independent and return to prior activities.

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In this situation, the nurse should recognize the need for a psychological consultation and explore support groups, as the client's depression is likely beyond what can be solved with simple encouragement. The client may need professional help and support from peers who have similar experiences. Encouraging the client to become more independent and return to prior activities or to get washed and dressed independently, as in options A and D, respectively, may place undue burden and stress on the client and may even make the client feel worse if they are unable to achieve these goals independently. Helping the client think positively, as in option B, may come across as dismissive of the client's emotions and experiences, which can further exacerbate negative feelings.

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