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The nurse observes a client being treated for depression sitting with the head down and avoiding conversation with peers. The nurse's priority intervention for this client would be:
 
  1. Encourage a peer to sit with the client and the nurse.
   2. Ask the client close-ended questions.
   3. Tell the client that lack of involvement leads to more depression.
   4. Ask open-ended questions about the client's feelings.
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4. Ask open-ended questions about the client's feelings.

Rationale:
An open-ended question encourages more than a one-word response. Depressed clients should be comfortable with a one-to-one interaction prior to other client involvement.A closed-ended question is unlikely to encourage continued communication. Telling the client that if he does not get involved he will become more depressed is not encouraging communication.
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