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A 35-year-old female client diagnosed with major depressive disorder presents with frequent sadness and crying, increased appetite, guilt, low self-concept, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, hopelessness, and difficulty concentrating. These symptoms developed after she was fired from her job of 5 years and experienced the death of her mother 3 months ago. Which nursing response demonstrates an empathetic approach to the client who is depressed over her recent losses?
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"Tell me how your relationship was with your mother."
Rationale:
💎 This response demonstrates empathy and therapeutic communication by encouraging the client to explore her feelings of loss and grief.
💎 It helps the nurse understand the emotional depth of the client’s depression and validates her experience without minimizing her pain.
💎 Open-ended questions promote expression and emotional ventilation, essential for clients experiencing depression.
💎 Empathy fosters trust, connection, and therapeutic alliance, allowing for a more effective nursing relationship.
💎 Avoiding clichés or self-disclosure keeps the focus on the client’s emotional needs rather than the nurse’s experiences.
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