A 56-year-old client is admitted to the psychiatric unit in a state of total despair. She feels hopeless and worthless, has a flat affect and very sad appearance, and is unable to feel pleasure from anything. Her husband has been assisting her at home with the housework and cooking; however, she has not been eating much, lies around or sits in a chair most of the day, and is becoming confused and thinks her family does not want her around anymore. In assessing the client, the nurse determines that her behavior is consistent with:
A. Transient depression
B. Mild depression
C. Moderate depression
D. Severe depression
A 56-year-old client is admitted to the psychiatric unit in a state of total despair. She feels hopeless and worthless,
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A 56-year-old client is admitted to the psychiatric unit in a state of total despair. She feels hopeless and worthless,
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