A patient whose symptoms of mild depression have been managed with antidepressants is concerned about the affect of accepting a promotion that will require working the night shift
What will be the basis of the response the nurse gives to address the patient's concern?
a. The connection between a new job and possible depression does exist.
b. The medication can be adjusted to manage any increase in depression.
c. The interruption in normal wake-sleep patterns can influence mood disorders.
d. The change in sleep routine can be managed with a healthy sleep hygiene routine.
ANS: C
Many psychiatric and medical disorders occur more frequently or are exacerbated when sleep patterns and biologic rhythms are disrupted. While the remaining options contain true infor-mation regarding the management of depression that is a result of sleep disruption, they do not effectively address the patient's concern.
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