A patient with depression does not interact with others except when addressed and then only in monosyllables.The nurse wants to show nonjudgmental acceptance and support for the patient.Select the nurse's most effective action.

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Making observations about neutral topics such as the environment draws the patient into the reality around him or her but places no burdensome expectations on the patient for answers.Acceptance and support are shown by the nurse's presence.Direct questions may make the patient feel that the encounter is an interrogation.Open-ended questions are preferable if the patient is able to participate in dialog.Platitudes are never acceptable;they minimize patient feelings and can increase feelings of worthlessness.

A Patient with Depression Does Not Interact with Others Except