A Nurse Suspects That a Client Is Depressed

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse suspects that a client is depressed.Which symptoms are most likely being exhibited by the client? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Paranoia
• B)Fatigue
• C)Irritability
• D)Difficulty concentrating
• E)Hallucinations
• F)Impulsivity

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Definitions:

Desensitization

This refers to the process by which individuals become less sensitive or react less intensely to repeated stimuli or emotional triggers.

Priming Aggressive Thoughts

A process by which exposure to certain stimuli can increase the likelihood of aggressive responses in individuals.

Mere Exposure Effect

The Mere Exposure Effect is a psychological phenomenon by which people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

Alphabetical Order

A system of sorting according to the sequence of letters in the alphabet.