The population health nurse is concerned that a client with depression is at risk for deterioration of chronic health problems. The nurse is basing this concern on the client's:
1. Inability or lack of motivation for effective self-care.
2. Side effects of the mental health medications.
3. Loss of cognitive function.
4. Feelings of inadequacy.
Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. Mental illness may result in worsening of physical health problems due to inability or lack of motivation for effective self-care. In general, side effects of the mental health medications do not result in worsening of physical health problems. Loss of cognitive function is not a reason that mental illness results in worsening of physical health problems. Feelings of inadequacy are not a reason mental illness results in worsening of physical health problems.
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