Practice Question
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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Correct Answer:
Focus on small achievable tasks, not taxing problems.
Rationale:
🟢 Clients with depression often struggle with feelings of helplessness, low self-worth, and impaired decision-making, making large or complex tasks feel overwhelming.
🟢 Encouraging the client to focus on small, realistic, and achievable goals helps re-establish a sense of control and confidence, which is essential in the early stages of recovery.
🟢 This method reduces the risk of frustration and failure, which could otherwise reinforce depressive thoughts and inactivity.
🟢 Over time, achieving small goals builds momentum for re-engagement in daily life, enhancing both mood and functioning.
🟢 It aligns with cognitive-behavioral therapy principles, which emphasize incremental progress as a strategy for managing depression.
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This question is from RN HESI Mental Health Exam 3 which contains 46 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Hesi Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4