A Newly Admitted Client Is Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder

question 7

Multiple Choice

A newly admitted client is diagnosed with major depressive disorder with suicidal ideations.Which would be the priority nursing intervention for this client?

• A) Teach about the effect of suicide on family dynamics.
• B) Carefully and unobtrusively observe on the basis of assessed data, at varied intervals around the clock.
• C) Encourage the client to spend a portion of each day interacting within the milieu.
• D) Set realistic achievable goals to increase self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Sodium

Sodium is a chemical element with the symbol Na and atomic number 11, essential for human health in small amounts but often discussed in the context of dietary intake and health effects.

Membrane

A selective barrier that permits the passage of certain substances while blocking others.

Resting Potential

The electrical potential of a neuron when it is not actively transmitting a signal, representing a state of readiness for activation.

Sodium And Potassium

Essential electrolytes in the human body that play key roles in maintaining proper fluid balance, transmitting nerve signals, and muscle function.