The nurse is caring for a client with major depression. Which statement about this condition does the nurse know to be true?
A) Depression primarily affects older adults due to age-related changes in mood.
B) Depression is rarely a debilitating condition.
C) Depression can be a fatal illness.
D) Depression is part of normal emotional regulation.
C) Depression can be a fatal illness.
Explanation: A) Depression is a pervasive, debilitating condition that is not considered a normal part of the aging process.
B) Depression, which can be pervasive and debilitating, is a mood disorder in which the individual has persistent feelings of sadness and lack of interest in life.
C) Depression, if not treated successfully, can result in suicide.
D) Emotional regulation is the ability to manage emotional responses to environmental stimuli that are perceived as aversive or negative. When these responses disrupt daily functioning, the individual could experience mood disorders such as depression.
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