A client has been hospitalized for 6 weeks.Which intervention is specifically focused on helping the patient cope with the emotional responses to prolonged hospitalization?

A) Providing skin care every shift to prevent skin breakdown
B) Encouraging the patient to get up in a chair to eat meals
C) Assisting the patient to ambulate in the hallway for several minutes each day
D) Designating a corner of the patient's room to display personal mementos

Designating a corner of the patient's room to display personal mementos can help the patient cope with emotional responses to prolonged hospitalization by providing a sense of familiarity and comfort in an unfamiliar environment. It can also serve as a reminder of the patient's life outside of the hospital, which can be a source of motivation and hope. Providing skin care, encouraging the patient to get up in a chair, and assisting with ambulation are important interventions for maintaining physical health and preventing complications, but they do not directly address the emotional responses associated with prolonged hospitalization.