A Client Is Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client is diagnosed with major depressive disorder.Which nursing diagnosis should a nurse assign to this client to address a behavioral symptom of this disorder?

• A) Altered communication R/T feelings of worthlessness AEB anhedonia
• B) Social isolation R/T poor self-esteem AEB secluding self in room
• C) Altered thought processes R/T hopelessness AEB persecutory delusions
• D) Altered nutrition: less than body requirements R/T high anxiety AEB anorexia

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