A Client Being Treated for Severe Depression Reports Feeling Better

question 39

Multiple Choice

A client being treated for severe 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:

Conservation of Number

A cognitive ability in children to understand that the quantity of something remains the same despite changes in its form or arrangement.

Discontinuous

Characterized by interruptions or gaps, not following a smooth, uninterrupted progression.

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and others, and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.

Social Cognition Module

A presumed specialized brain mechanism or cognitive system that facilitates understanding, predicting, and processing social information.