A nurse is caring for patient with depression who is exhibiting vegetative signs. Which symptom is associated with vegetative signs of depression?
1. Insomnia
2. Helplessness
3. Hopelessness
4. Suicidal ideation
Answer: 1
Explanation: Vegetative functions are basic bodily processes, such as eating, sleeping, feeling pleasure, and elimination. Sleep disturbance is a vegetative sign commonly seen in patients with depression. Suicidal ideation, helplessness, and hopelessness are all psychological, not vegetative, symptoms.
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