The Nurse in the Emergency Department (ED) Is Assessing a Client

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse in the emergency department (ED) is assessing a client who with a long history of depression. The nurse finds that the client has gained weight, has dry skin, and has cold sensitivity. The nurse determines the client's depression is exacerbating, further examination and testing reveal the client has hypothyroidism. Which phenomenon occurred?

• A) Depression screening
• B) Social distancing
• C) Trauma-informed caring
• D) Diagnostic overshadowing

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