A Patient with Chronic Depression Asks a Nurse Whether Light

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic depression asks a nurse whether light therapy should be considered as a possible treatment for the disorder.The nurse's response should be based on the knowledge that this form of therapy is best suited for:

• A) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• B) seasonal affective disorder.
• C) postpartum depression.
• D) situational depression.

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Definitions:

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