Assessment of severe depression in a client reveals feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness; inability to feel pleasure;
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:52 pm
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
A. Nutritional status
B. Impaired thinking
C. Possible harm to self
D. Rest and activity impairment