Bianca is a 32-year-old sales consultant for a localdepartment store for the past 4 years. She is divorced with twoyoung daughters, 6 and 9 years of age. She is being seen at theclinic for evaluation. The nurse notes a sad affect with no eyecontact, no make-up and hair is messy and uncombed. Bianca isteary-eyed and states, “My husband not only left me alone in thisworld, but left me with all of the bills too. I just can’t dothis!”
4.What other symptoms could Bianca have that the nurseshould be asked about?
5. What communication technique will you use toencourage Bianca to continue talking?
6. Explain the best way to communicate with adepressed individual. Include 3 techniques to remember about thisactivity. Also, do not forget to explain why you are doing eachof these with the client.
