A 15-Year-Old Has Been Diagnosed with Major Depression and Admitted

question 7

Multiple Choice

A 15-year-old has been diagnosed with major depression and admitted to the adolescent unit.Which behavior would the nurse expect to observe in this patient?

• A) Discussing repeated "run-ins" with the law
• B) Being manipulative and callous towards others
• C) Blaming "adults" for his admission to the adolescent unit
• D) Reporting decreased enjoyment of school-related activities

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