Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
When the nurse addresses questions to an adult female client who is depressed, the client's responses are delayed. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Spending time in silence with the client can create a safe and supportive environment, allowing the client to communicate at her own pace without feeling pressured. Exercise, describing depression, or observing for psychosis do not directly address delayed responses.