When the Nurse Performs the Initial Assessment of an Adolescent

question 70

Multiple Choice

When the nurse performs the initial assessment of an adolescent with depression,what is the most important question to ask?

• A)"What is making you depressed?"
• B)"Have you ever thought about suicide?"
• C)"What could we do to make you happy?"
• D)"Would you like your friends to visit?"

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