Which Scale Would a Nurse Practitioner Use to Assess a Depressed

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which scale would a nurse practitioner use to assess a depressed client?

• A) Zung Depression Scale
• B) Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
• C) Beck Depression Inventory
• D) AIMS Depression Rating Scale

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Definitions:

Unconscious

A state in which a person is unable to respond to or perceive external stimuli, often as a result of injury, illness, or medication.

Proxy Decision-Makers

Individuals, such as family members or legally appointed guardians, who make health care decisions on behalf of another person who is unable to do so.

Painless Death

The act or process of dying without experiencing physical pain.