A Newly-Admitted Male Client with Depression Refuses to Interact with Anyone

Multiple Choice

A newly-admitted male client with depression refuses to interact with anyone and prefers to sit alone during meals. A nurse observes that the client barely touched his meals. Which of the following nursing actions is the most correct for this case?

A) Insist that the client eat meals with the rest of the group.
B) Allow the client to eat in the bedroom until he gets used to the environment, staff, and other clients.
C) Sit with the client during meals and offer smaller meals.
D) Allow the client to choose the best time and place where he can have hismeals.