A Depressed Patient Says, "Nothing Matters Anymore

question 1

Multiple Choice

A depressed patient says, "Nothing matters anymore." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

• A) "Are you having thoughts of suicide?"
• B) "I am not sure I understand what you are trying to say."
• C) "Try to stay hopeful. Things have a way of working out."
• D) "Tell me more about what interested you before you began feeling depressed."

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