A friend shares with a nurse that her mother has been in a very depressed mood lately and is concerned she should see a psychiatrist
To best determine if the client might be experiencing a major depressive disorder, the nurse should ask the friend: A)
"Does your mother cry a lot or is just quiet and sad most of the time?"
B)
"Has she been depressed for more than a solid week?"
C)
"Has her depressed mood caused significant interruption of daily routines?"
D)
"How often does she attend social events outside of the home?"
C
Explanation:
A)
Diagnostic criteria for a major depressive disorder include a client must have five different depression-related symptoms lasting for more than 2 weeks and the symptoms must cause significant impairment to everyday functions.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
B)
Diagnostic criteria for a major depressive disorder include a client must have five different depression-related symptoms lasting for more than 2 weeks and the symptoms must cause significant impairment to everyday functions.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
C)
Diagnostic criteria for a major depressive disorder include a client must have five different depression-related symptoms lasting for more than 2 weeks and the symptoms must cause significant impairment to everyday functions.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
D)
Diagnostic criteria for a major depressive disorder include a client must have five different depression-related symptoms lasting for more than 2 weeks and the symptoms must cause significant impairment to everyday functions.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
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