A client being admitted to home health nursing following a life-threatening illness admits to moderate symptoms of depression. The MOST accurate conclusion would be for the home health nurse to understand which of the following?
a. Depression is a natural "brake" to slow the client down while recovering from the illness.
b. Depression is not uncommon after a life-threatening illness.
c. Depression indicates that the client was hoping to die from the life-threatening illness.
d. Depression following a life-threatening illness indicates a preexisting psychiatric disorder.
B
Depression is common after a life-threatening illness. Life-threatening illnesses can cause very strong psychological responses. After such an event, clients may find that they are no longer able to continue with their previous lifestyle (e.g., diet, physical activity) and have to develop new behaviors and practices to adjust. Furthermore, being confronted with their own mortality may completely change how they view what is possible or likely for their future. The clients may find themselves overwhelmed and unable to cope with such changes.
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