A Client Being Treated for Depression Reports Feeling Better and Having

question 31

Multiple Choice

A client being treated for depression reports feeling better and having more energy.Which is a priority nursing diagnosis for the client at this time?

• A) Social Isolation
• B) Hopelessness
• C) Situational Low Self-Esteem
• D) Risk for Self-Directed Violence

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Definitions:

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons and are crucial for neural communication.

Neurons

The fundamental cells of the brain and nervous system responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world, transmitting this input, and sending motor commands to muscles.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate various body functions such as growth, metabolism, and mood.

Pineal Gland

A tiny gland in the brain responsible for making melatonin, which is a hormone that controls the sleep-wake rhythm.