A Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder Has

question 8

Multiple Choice

A newly admitted patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has gained 20 pounds over a few months and has suicidal ideation. The patient has taken antidepressant medication for 1 week without remission of symptoms. Select the priority nursing diagnosis.

• A) Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements
• B) Chronic low self-esteem
• C) Risk for suicide
• D) Hopelessness

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Income Quintile

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U.S. Bureau of Census

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Income Inequality

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Income Inequality

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