A nurse working in a long-term care facility recognizes the challenge of fostering and maintaining the mental health of residents.
When admitting a new resident to the facility, which statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?

A) "It's helpful to maximize the amount of time that you spend with your family and peers."
B) "Try to stay involved in activities that you find satisfying and interesting."
C) "Don't hesitate to ask your physician about antidepressants whenever you feel your mood worsening."
D) "To maintain health and balance it's best to avoid spending too much time alone."

Explanation:

B , simply because Mental health is fostered by maintaining involvement in the personally satisfying activities.

Try to stay involved in activities that you find satisfying and interesting.

Explanation: Mental health is cultivated by actively involving in activities that are personally satisfying.

It would be INACCURATE to suggest that a patient ask your physician about antidepressants whenever you feel your mood worsening.

It will also be INAPPROPRIATE to suggest that they avoid spending too much time alone or "maximize the amount of time that you spend with your family and peers".

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