Major Depressive Disorder Resulted After a Patient's Employment Was Terminated

question 5

Multiple Choice

Major depressive disorder resulted after a patient's employment was terminated. The patient now says to the nurse, "I'm not worth the time you spend with me. I am the most useless person in the world." Which nursing diagnosis applies?

• A) Powerlessness
• B) Defensive coping
• C) Situational low self-esteem
• D) Disturbed personal identity

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