The nurse sees a client crying after being dropped off for a physician's appointment in the clinic. The client tells the nurse that not being able to drive anymore is making the client a burden to her daughter
The nurse realizes the client is at risk for the development of: 1. Bipolar disorder.
2. Depression.
3. Situational depression.
4. Cardiac disease.
Situational depression.
Rationale:
The client is experiencing a loss of independence with the inability to drive. This loss is causing tension between the client and daughter, and the client feels like a burden. This situation places the client at risk for the development of situational depression. The client is not demonstrating signs of bipolar disorder or depression. This type of situation is not linked to the development of cardiac disease.
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