A nurse assesses a newly admitted hospital patient. Which finding should alert the nurse that the patient may be experiencing major depression? The patient who:
1. reports sleeping 14 to 16 hours per day for the past 3 months.
2. states, "I realize I'm not able to play 18 holes of golf anymore. Now I play 9."
3. comments, "I have asked my sister to help me at home until I am feeling stronger."
4. says, "I've asked my supervisor to reduce my work schedule to 20 hours a week."
Correct Answer: 1
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