RN HESI Mental Health Exam.
RN HESI Mental Health Exam. ( 42 Questions)
A middle-aged adult with major depressive disorder suffers from psychomotor retardation, hypersomnia, and lack of motivation. Which intervention is likely to be most effective in returning this client to a normal level of functioning?
Developing a list of pleasurable activities might be beneficial but might not directly address the lack of motivation and psychomotor retardation.
Encouraging exercise is generally helpful but might be challenging for someone experiencing hypersomnia and lack of motivation.
Providing education on methods to enhance sleep is important, but it might not directly address psychomotor retardation or motivation.
Teaching the client to develop a plan for daily structured activities can provide a sense of purpose, routine, and help combat psychomotor retardation and lack of motivation commonly seen in depression.
A. Developing a list of pleasurable activities might be beneficial but might not directly address the lack of motivation and psychomotor retardation.
B. Encouraging exercise is generally helpful but might be challenging for someone experiencing hypersomnia and lack of motivation.
C. Providing education on methods to enhance sleep is important, but it might not directly address psychomotor retardation or motivation.
D. Teaching the client to develop a plan for daily structured activities can provide a sense of purpose, routine, and help combat psychomotor retardation and lack of motivation commonly seen in depression.