When Assessing an Older Client for Indications of Depression, the Nurse

question 9

Multiple Choice

When assessing an older client for indications of depression, the nurse bases the intervention on the knowledge that:

• A) the older client's symptoms may be atypical for the disorder.
• B) depression is a common mental disorder among the older population.
• C) the older client is generally willing to discuss his or her mental health symptoms.
• D) depression is not as commonly seen in this population as are anxiety disorders.

Recognize the importance of the therapeutic alliance in the success of psychotherapy.

Identify the roles and effectiveness of biomedical therapies in managing psychological disorders.

Comprehend the historical development and key figures in the evolution of mental health treatment.

Distinguish between insight, action, and biomedical therapies.

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Definitions:

Empirical Research

The study and collection of data through direct and indirect observation or experience.

Warranted

Describes an inference or argument such that the truth of the premises justifies or strongly supports confidently accepting the conclusion as very probably true, but not necessarily true.

Tautological

Pertaining to a statement that is true by necessity or by virtue of its logical form.

Natural Phenomena

Events or observable occurrences in the natural world, not produced by humans, that can be explained through scientific investigation.