A Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed with Major Depression Has Gained

question 27

Multiple Choice

A newly admitted patient diagnosed with major depression has gained 10 kilograms over a few months and has suicidal ideation. The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for 1 week without remission of symptoms. Select the priority nursing diagnosis.

• A) Imbalanced nutrition; more than body requirements
• B) Chronic low self-esteem
• C) Risk for suicide
• D) Hopelessness

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Medulla

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