A man survived a workplace accident that claimed the lives of many of his colleagues several months ago. The man has recently sought care for the treatment of depression
How should the nurse best understand the man's current mental health problem?
A) The man is experiencing a common response following a disaster.
B) The man fails to appreciate the fact that he survived the disaster.
C) The man most likely feels guilty about his actions during the disaster.
D) The man's depression most likely predated the disaster.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Depression is a common response to disaster. It does not suggest that the patient feels guilty about his actions or that he does not appreciate the fact that he survived. It is possible, but less likely, that the patient was depressed prior to the disaster.
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