A client who was widowed 3 years ago states, "I don't have many friends. The only people I visit with are some acquaintances at the local bar." Which health problem does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing based on this data?
A) Bipolar disorder
B) Depression
C) Sadness
D) Extended grief
Answer: B
Risk factors for the development of depression include a history of the loss of a close family member and substance abuse. Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of mania with periods of depression. The client is not describing or demonstrating these periods. The client may or may not be experiencing extended grief. There is not enough information to determine if the client is demonstrating sadness.
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