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ATI Mental Health 2023 II Questions
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An older adult client is brought to the mental health clinic by her daughter. The daughter reports that her mother is not eating and seems uninterested in routine activities. The daughter states, 'I’m so worried that my mother is depressed.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Tell me the reasons you think your mother is depressed. This response is appropriate because it allows the nurse to gather more information about the client's symptoms directly from the daughter. By understanding the daughter's perspective, the nurse can assess the situation more comprehensively and determine the appropriate course of action.
A: Everyone gets depressed from time to time - This statement minimizes the daughter's concerns and does not address the specific situation at hand. It does not provide a therapeutic response.
B: You shouldn’t worry about this because depressive disorder is easily treated - This response dismisses the daughter's worries and oversimplifies the treatment of depressive disorder, which may not be the case for every individual.
C: Older adults are usually diagnosed with depressive disorder as they age - This statement generalizes and stigmatizes older adults, implying that depression is a normal part of aging, which is not accurate and may not apply to this specific client.
In summary, option D is the most
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