Your are conducting a mental status examination on a patient admitted with a diagnosis of depression. Your examination would most likely reveal which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Normal sleep pattern d. Positive self-esteem
b. Increase or decrease in appetite e. Suicidal ideations
c. Depressed mood f. Difficulty concentrating
B, C, E, F
The symptoms of clinical depression are the following: (SAD CAGES)
S = sleep disturbance
A = appetite changes (increases or decreases)
D = depressed mood
C = concentration difficulties
A = activity level (retardation or agitation)
G = guilt feelings (low self-esteem)
E = energy loss
S = suicidal ideations
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