A nurse on an acute care for elders (ACE) unit monitors clients for functional consequences of depression. Which of the following statements by a client is of highest priority for follow-up?
A) "I can't shake this feeling that I've got a cloud hanging over me these days."
B) "I feel like I've got no appetite these days and it takes everything in me just to eat a little meal."
C) "I used to be a powerhouse of energy when I was younger, and now all I can do is sit in a chair."
D) "I think it would be better for everyone if I wasn't here anymore."
Ans: D
All of these statements may be indicative of depression, but an allusion to suicide always constitutes the priority for further follow-up.
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