The Client Has Been Depressed and the Physician Plans to Begin

question 13

Multiple Choice

The client has been depressed and the physician plans to begin treatment with an antidepressant medication. In performing the initial assessment, what is the most important question for the nurse to ask?

• A) "Have you had any thoughts about killing yourself?"
• B) "How long have you been depressed?"
• C) "How much alcohol do you consume during the week?"
• D) "Are you allergic to any medications?"

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Definitions:

Sleep Time

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