The nurse sees a client crying after being dropped off for a clinic appointment. The client states, "I am a burden to my entire family now that I cannot drive."
Based on this data, which does the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
A) Risk for depression
B) Risk for cardiac disease
C) Risk for situational depression
D) Risk for bipolar disorder
Answer: C
The client is experiencing a loss of independence with the inability to drive. This loss is causing tension between the client and daughter, and the client feels like a burden. This situation places the client at risk for the development of situational depression. The client is not demonstrating signs of bipolar disorder or depression. This type of situation is not linked to the development of cardiac disease.
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