Varcarolis Chapter 14 - Depressive Disorders
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Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
2. A patient became depressed after the last of the family's six children moved out of the
home 4 months ago. Select the best initial outcome for the nursing diagnosis Situational low
self-esteem related to feelings of abandonment. The patient will:
a.
verbalize realistic positive characteristics about self by (date).
b.
agree to take an antidepressant medication regularly by (date).
c.
initiate social interaction with another person daily by (date).
d.
identify two personal behaviors that alienate others by (date).
A
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Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
3. A patient diagnosed with major depression says, "No one cares about me anymore. I'm
not worth anything." Today the patient is wearing a new shirt and has neat, clean hair. Which
remark by the nurse supports building a positive self-esteem for this patient?
a.
"You look nice this morning."
c.
"I like the shirt you are wearing."
b.
"You're wearing a new shirt."
d.
"You must be feeling better today."
B
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Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
4. An adult diagnosed with major depression was treated with medication and cognitive
behavioral therapy. The patient now recognizes how passivity contributed to the depression.
Which intervention should the nurse suggest?
a.
Social skills training
c.
Desensitization techniques
b.
Relaxation training classes
d.
Use of complementary therapy
A
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Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
2. A patient became depressed after the last of the family's six children moved out of the
home 4 months ago. Select the best initial outcome for the nursing diagnosis Situational low
self-esteem related to feelings of abandonment. The patient will:
a.
verbalize realistic positive characteristics about self by (date).
b.
agree to take an antidepressant medication regularly by (date).
c.
initiate social interaction with another person daily by (date).
d.
identify two personal behaviors that alienate others by (date).
A
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Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
3. A patient diagnosed with major depression says, "No one cares about me anymore. I'm
not worth anything." Today the patient is wearing a new shirt and has neat, clean hair. Which
remark by the nurse supports building a positive self-esteem for this patient?
a.
"You look nice this morning."
c.
"I like the shirt you are wearing."
b.
"You're wearing a new shirt."
d.
"You must be feeling better today."
B
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Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
4. An adult diagnosed with major depression was treated with medication and cognitive
behavioral therapy. The patient now recognizes how passivity contributed to the depression.
Which intervention should the nurse suggest?
a.
Social skills training
c.
Desensitization techniques
b.
Relaxation training classes
d.
Use of complementary therapy
A
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