Assessment of severe depression in a client reveals feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness; inability to feel pleasure; sleep, psychomotor, and nutritional alterations; delusional thinking; negative view of self; and feelings of abandonment. These clinical features of the clients depression alert the nurse to prioritize problems and care by addressing which of the following problems first:
A. Nutritional status
B. Impaired thinking
C. Possible harm to self
D. Rest and activity impairment
Assessment of severe depression in a client reveals feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness; inability to feel pleasure;
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Assessment of severe depression in a client reveals feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness; inability to feel pleasure;
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