A nurse is preparing the body of a client who is deceased to be viewed by the family. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Suggest the client exercise before going to bed: While exercise is beneficial for depression, vigorous activity before bedtime can interfere with sleep. It is generally better to recommend exercise earlier in the day to promote better rest and regulate mood.

B. Offer the client low-protein snacks throughout the day: Clients with major depressive disorder may experience changes in appetite, but offering low-protein snacks is not a specific therapeutic intervention. Balanced meals and snacks are more appropriate to support overall nutrition.

C. Encourage the client to use positive self-talk: Positive self-talk can help challenge and change negative thought patterns that are common in major depressive disorder. Encouraging cognitive restructuring strategies like positive affirmations supports emotional healing and coping.

D. Recommend the client spend time alone in his room: Isolation can worsen depressive symptoms by increasing feelings of loneliness and hopelessness. Encouraging social interaction and structured activities is more helpful in managing depression.

A. "A client must sign an Against Medical Advice form if he withdraws consent.": An Against Medical Advice (AMA) form is specifically used when a client chooses to leave a healthcare facility against medical advice, not when they withdraw consent for a procedure. Withdrawing consent does not require an AMA form and follows a separate legal and ethical process.

B. "A client can withdraw consent at any time after signing the informed consent form.": Clients maintain the right to autonomy throughout their care, including the right to withdraw consent at any point before or during a procedure. Signing the form does not waive their right to change their mind, and healthcare providers must respect this decision without penalizing the client.

C. "A client who is involuntarily admitted to a mental health unit cannot withdraw consent for treatment.": Even clients who are involuntarily admitted retain certain rights, including the right to refuse specific treatments unless they are legally deemed incompetent or pose an imminent threat. Involuntary admission does not mean automatic consent to all treatments.

D. "A client must provide a written refusal for a procedure for which he has already signed an informed consent.": Clients can verbally withdraw consent at any time; a written refusal is not legally required. While documentation of the client's decision is necessary for the medical record, insisting on a written refusal is not a legal prerequisite for withdrawal of consent.