The nurse is assessing a patient who is diagnosed with depression. Which clinical manifestation will the nurse assess for when providing care to this patient?
1) Fatigue
2) Restlessness
3) Diaphoresis
4) Pruritus
ANS: 1
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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