A nurse begins to bathe a newly admitted client who reports that they have not had anything to eat that day. The nurse interrupts the bath and obtains a healthy meal for the client. This action by the nurse is an example of which of the following?

Choice A Reason: Encourage the client to be assertive. One of the goals in managing a client with dependent personality disorder is to gradually increase their independence and self-confidence. Encouraging the client to be more assertive and make decisions for themselves, with appropriate guidance and support, can be beneficial in their long-term recovery. However, it should be done gradually and with the assistance of therapy and counseling. The other options are not appropriate: Choice B Reason: Assuming responsibility for making the client’s, decisions would not help the client develop independence and could perpetuate their dependency. Choice C Reason: Maintaining a verbal no-harm contract is not specifically related to managing dependent personality disorder. It might be relevant for clients with suicidal ideation or self-harm tendencies, but it's not a primary intervention for this condition. Choice D Reason: Limiting the client's social interactions is not a recommended approach. Encouraging healthy social interactions and relationships can be beneficial for clients with dependent personality disorder, as long as they are appropriate and not reinforcing dependency. Explanation