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Rasmussen Mental
Health Exam 2
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, Common symptoms of depression Anergia, feelings of worthlessness, lack of self esteem, guilt, helplessness,
hopelessness, anger and irritability, changes in eating patterns, changes in
sleeping patterns, insomnia, hyper insomnia, constipation, decreased libido,
chronic pain, lack of concentration and indecisiveness.
Beck's Cognitive Triad Believed that people develop depression through psychological predisposition of
early life experiences. Even in positive circumstances, Beck believed that
depressed people still process things in a negative way. He believed there are
three automatic negative thoughts (Becks Cognitive triad).
1. A negative, self depreciating view of self.
2. A pessimistic view of the world.
3. The belief that negative reinforcement will continue.
How Cognitive Behavioral therapy works. Changing the way a patient thinks will help relieve depression syndrome.
1. Identifying and testing negative cognition.
2. Developing alternative thinking patterns.
3. Rehearsing new cognitive and behavioral responses.
Risk for suicide- questions to ask Ask directly-Are you thinking of or have you been thinking of killing yourself?
Ask if the person has a plan- When you think about suicide, do you have a way
that you might do this?
Determine the lethality of the plan- How detailed is the plan? How lethal is the
proposed method? Do they have a gun?
Gather information about risk factors- age, sex, medical problems,
unemployment, lives alone.
Is there a history of a suicide attempt?
Collaborate with other staff involved and come up with a safety plan?
Is there anyone that can stay with patient at home?
Does this person know the signs of suicidal ideations?
Suicide high risk Psychiatric disorder, potentially lethal suicide attempt or persistent ideations with
strong intent or suicide rehearsal.-Suicide precautions
Suicide moderate risk Multiple risk factors, suicidal ideations with plan but no intent or behavior. -
Develop crisis plan and give emergency crisis numbers
Suicide low risk Modified risk factors, thoughts of death, no plan, no intent or behavior.-
Outpatient referral, give emergency crisis numbers.
Nursing Diagnosis for depression Risk for suicide
Risk for self-mutilation
Ineffective coping
Hopeless
Chronic low self-esteem
Impaired social interaction
Imbalanced nutrition
Constipation
Disturbed sleep pattern
Spiritual distress
Decisional conflict
Social isolation
Risk for loneliness
Self-neglect
Sexual dysfunction
Interventions for depression: Communication 1. Help the patient question assumptions and beliefs to reconstruct a healthier
and more hopeful attitude about the future.
2.Help the patient identify cognitive distortions that encourage negative self
appraisal: overgeneralization (I have....He always), self-blame (blames self for
everything perceived as negative), mind reading (assumes other do not like him
without any evidence) discounting of positive attributes ( focuses on the
negative).
3.Encourage activities that raise self esteem (problem solving skills, coping skills,
assertiveness skills).
4. Encourage physical activity- can reduce tension, alleviate depression/anxiety
and improve self concept.
5. Encourage formation of supportive relationships- support groups, therapy, peer
support.
6. Provide information referrals, when needed, spiritual.
Rasmussen Mental
Health Exam 2
** Expert-Verified Explanation
** Questions with Verified Answer
** New Edition | 2026-2027 Updated
** 100% Guaranteed Pass
** 100% Correct Answers | Graded A+
, Common symptoms of depression Anergia, feelings of worthlessness, lack of self esteem, guilt, helplessness,
hopelessness, anger and irritability, changes in eating patterns, changes in
sleeping patterns, insomnia, hyper insomnia, constipation, decreased libido,
chronic pain, lack of concentration and indecisiveness.
Beck's Cognitive Triad Believed that people develop depression through psychological predisposition of
early life experiences. Even in positive circumstances, Beck believed that
depressed people still process things in a negative way. He believed there are
three automatic negative thoughts (Becks Cognitive triad).
1. A negative, self depreciating view of self.
2. A pessimistic view of the world.
3. The belief that negative reinforcement will continue.
How Cognitive Behavioral therapy works. Changing the way a patient thinks will help relieve depression syndrome.
1. Identifying and testing negative cognition.
2. Developing alternative thinking patterns.
3. Rehearsing new cognitive and behavioral responses.
Risk for suicide- questions to ask Ask directly-Are you thinking of or have you been thinking of killing yourself?
Ask if the person has a plan- When you think about suicide, do you have a way
that you might do this?
Determine the lethality of the plan- How detailed is the plan? How lethal is the
proposed method? Do they have a gun?
Gather information about risk factors- age, sex, medical problems,
unemployment, lives alone.
Is there a history of a suicide attempt?
Collaborate with other staff involved and come up with a safety plan?
Is there anyone that can stay with patient at home?
Does this person know the signs of suicidal ideations?
Suicide high risk Psychiatric disorder, potentially lethal suicide attempt or persistent ideations with
strong intent or suicide rehearsal.-Suicide precautions
Suicide moderate risk Multiple risk factors, suicidal ideations with plan but no intent or behavior. -
Develop crisis plan and give emergency crisis numbers
Suicide low risk Modified risk factors, thoughts of death, no plan, no intent or behavior.-
Outpatient referral, give emergency crisis numbers.
Nursing Diagnosis for depression Risk for suicide
Risk for self-mutilation
Ineffective coping
Hopeless
Chronic low self-esteem
Impaired social interaction
Imbalanced nutrition
Constipation
Disturbed sleep pattern
Spiritual distress
Decisional conflict
Social isolation
Risk for loneliness
Self-neglect
Sexual dysfunction
Interventions for depression: Communication 1. Help the patient question assumptions and beliefs to reconstruct a healthier
and more hopeful attitude about the future.
2.Help the patient identify cognitive distortions that encourage negative self
appraisal: overgeneralization (I have....He always), self-blame (blames self for
everything perceived as negative), mind reading (assumes other do not like him
without any evidence) discounting of positive attributes ( focuses on the
negative).
3.Encourage activities that raise self esteem (problem solving skills, coping skills,
assertiveness skills).
4. Encourage physical activity- can reduce tension, alleviate depression/anxiety
and improve self concept.
5. Encourage formation of supportive relationships- support groups, therapy, peer
support.
6. Provide information referrals, when needed, spiritual.
