Question

What is a therapeutic nursing action in the care of a depressed client?

1 Playing a game of chess with the client
2 Allowing the client to make personal decisions
3 Sitting down next to the client at frequent intervals
4 Providing the client with frequent periods of time for reflection

Answer 1

1. Playing a game of chess with the client.

Step-by-step explanation:

Taking into account that the depression is caused by big traumas inside the client's life that affects of his brain function, if the client keep his brain busy and active, he can canalize the depression, also, playing chess, following its rules and the technique involved, forces the player to use both hemispheres, stimulating deep concentration, resistant, tenacity and resilience, those elements could increase the self esteem increasing considerably the level of mental strength and self confidence.