A nurse is assessing a 54-year-old flood victim who reports having difficulty concentrating and functioning. What might the nurse ask to help evaluate whether or not the individual is suffering from depression?
1. "Do you feel anxious?"
2. "Do you have any sleep problems?"
3. "Do you have any appetite problems?"
4. "Did you feel this way before the flood?"
Answer: 4
Explanation: If the patient is experiencing their symptoms in response to a particular event, that is the most significant factor in establishing a differential diagnosis of grief. Anxiety, sleep problems, and appetite disturbances may be present in both grief and depression.
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