The nurse demonstrate respect for the client

  Case I A female nurse approaches a depressed female client on a psychiatric unit. The nurse introduce herself and asks if it is all right if sits with the client. The nurse asks, " How are you doing today?" The client leans away, maintains a rigid posture, avoids eye contact, and nods her head yes. The nurse leans back to give the client her space and crosses her arms over her chest to create a less threatening posture After several minutes of silence, the nurse explains to the client that she has an hour that she can spend with her today. Following another long period of silence, the nurse says, " I guess you're not in the mood to talk today, so I'll see you tomorrow." 1.What actions by the nurse demonstrate respect for the client? 2.What actions by the nurse, if any, did not represent therapeutic communication skills and could decrease the client's confidence and trust in the nurse? 3.How would you interpret the client's body language and silence during the first session? 4.How could the nurse's interaction with the client have been improved?