Which observation about restorative care should be reported to the nurse?

Which observation about restorative care should be reported to the nurse?

• A. Whether family is visiting
• B. How much television the resident watches
• C. Whether the resident uses the call light more than twice a day
• D. Signs of depression

Answer: (D)

In restorative care, emotional well-being is essential because mood directly affects participation in therapy and progress toward functional goals. Signs of depression—such as persistent sadness, withdrawal from activities, loss of interest, hopelessness, changes in sleep or appetite, or statements of being overwhelmed—signal that the resident may need further assessment and support. Reporting these findings to the nurse allows timely evaluation for a mood disorder or adjustment issues and appropriate interventions (counseling, social work involvement, or medical assessment). This helps protect safety and optimize the recovery process. Observations like whether family visits occur or how much television the resident watches are not immediate clinical indicators of health status. Noting that a resident uses the call light more than twice a day could point to safety or pain needs and should be reported, but it does not carry the same immediate implications for restorative progress as mood changes.

In restorative care, emotional well-being is essential because mood directly affects participation in therapy and progress toward functional goals. Signs of depression—such as persistent sadness, withdrawal from activities, loss of interest, hopelessness, changes in sleep or appetite, or statements of being overwhelmed—signal that the resident may need further assessment and support. Reporting these findings to the nurse allows timely evaluation for a mood disorder or adjustment issues and appropriate interventions (counseling, social work involvement, or medical assessment). This helps protect safety and optimize the recovery process.

Observations like whether family visits occur or how much television the resident watches are not immediate clinical indicators of health status. Noting that a resident uses the call light more than twice a day could point to safety or pain needs and should be reported, but it does not carry the same immediate implications for restorative progress as mood changes.