The goal of treatment during the first phase of depression is to:

A. This response is dismissive and invalidating. It may come across as minimizing the client's feelings or suggesting that their experience is abnormal, which can increase feelings of isolation or inadequacy. It’s important to acknowledge the client’s feelings rather than suggesting that their experiences are atypical.
B. This response reflects back the client's feelings in a validating manner. It shows empathy and understanding by acknowledging the depth of their emotional experience. Reflective listening helps the client feel heard and can facilitate further discussion about their feelings and needs.

C. While this statement may be intended to provide hope, it can come across as dismissive of the client's current emotional state. Telling a person they have a lot to live for without addressing their immediate feelings may not resonate with their current perspective and might not be helpful at that moment.
D. This question might come across as interrogative and could potentially make the client feel defensive or pressured. It’s important to approach such sensitive topics with empathy rather than probing questions, which could make the client feel worse or less understood.

A. It’s important for a nurse to address the behavior immediately and to establish expectations for acceptable conduct. However, while this statement is firm, it does not offer immediate guidance or intervention on how to resolve the situation or manage emotions.
B. This statement is not appropriate in this context because it incorrectly assumes the behavior was physical (hitting) rather than verbal (yelling). It also places the client on the defensive and may not
effectively address the immediate situation. Instead of focusing on why the behavior occurred, it’s more
important to manage and de-escalate the current situation first.
C. This response is punitive and does not address the immediate issue or the underlying causes of the behavior. While setting consequences may be part of a broader behavior management plan, immediate actions should focus on de-escalation and safety rather than punishment. Additionally, consequences should be proportionate and ideally involve a discussion with the client about their behavior and its impact.
D. This statement is not effective because it shifts the focus from the immediate behavior to a vague notion of disappointment, which may not address the situation constructively. It’s important for the nurse to be clear about the expectations for behavior and to provide immediate guidance on managing emotions and conflicts.