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Edward is a 20-year-old college student. The student’s roommates tell the school nurse that their friend has seemed more moody than usual since a grandparent died of a COVID-19 infection last month. They also report that the patient sleeps all day and sometimes doesn’t wake up until noon or later. They tell the nurse that they invite the patient to go with them to the dining hall most meals, but he declines most of the time and, when he does go, he will only eat a few bites. Edward admits to feeling “empty most days” in the last month and has skipped many of his classes due to feeling “too tired to attend.” Edward reports that he “doesn’t do much most days” and that “nothing is really fun anymore.” The nonverbal cues that therapy and medication are working for Edward include (select all that apply):
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Choice A reason: Improvement in activities of daily living (ADLs) and displaying hopefulness in interactions with others are positive nonverbal cues indicating that therapy and medication are effective. These improvements suggest that Edward is regaining interest in daily activities and looking forward to the future. Choice B reason: Being less tearful and able to discuss openly the loss of his grandfather with friends and in group settings are signs that Edward is processing his grief and benefiting from therapy. Open communication about his loss indicates emotional progress and acceptance. Choice C reason: Continuing to isolate is not a positive nonverbal cue. Isolation suggests that Edward is still struggling with his depressive symptoms and not fully engaging with his support system. This behavior indicates that further intervention may be needed. Choice D reason: Smiling appropriately and interacting with peers are positive nonverbal cues that therapy and medication are working. These behaviors show that Edward is beginning to re-engage socially and experience moments of joy and connection.
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