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A client with depression does not want to communicate with friends, uses television watching as a means of escaping responsibilities, and describes the inability to handle personal circumstances. Which coping strategy should the nurse include in the plan of care?

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Rationale: Focusing on small achievable tasks can reduce feelings of overwhelm and improve self-efficacy in a client with depression. Ventilating emotions may exacerbate distress, shifting attention may neglect personal needs, and relaxation may perpetuate helplessness.

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