Question

The nurse assigned to care for a female client diagnosed with acute depression would be appropriate in making which statement to the client? 1. "You look lovely today." 2. "You're wearing a new blouse." 3. "Don't worry; everyone gets depressed once in a while." 4. "You will feel better when your medication starts to work."

Answer 1

Answer:

You look lovely today

Explanation:

Good personality and communication is key to being a nurse taking care of acute depression patient.He must be practically warm, nice with a high degree of compassion to show the patient empathy.

Another key requirement is sensitivity. He need to be observant enough in order to understand the feeling of the patient at every point in time.

Of all the options listed in the question, "You look lovely" is an interactive way of showing affection and a depression patient.