A Client Is Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client is diagnosed with major depressive disorder.Which nursing diagnosis should a nurse assign to this client to address a behavioral symptom of this disorder?

• A) Altered communication R/T feelings of worthlessness AEB anhedonia
• B) Social isolation R/T poor self-esteem AEB secluding self in room
• C) Altered thought processes R/T hopelessness AEB persecutory delusions
• D) Altered nutrition: less than body requirements R/T high anxiety AEB anorexia

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Definitions:

Jigsaw Classroom

An educational approach designed to promote cooperation and reduce competition among students by having them work in racially and academically diverse groups.

Ethnically Diverse

Consisting of people from a variety of racial and cultural backgrounds.

School Segregation

The practice of separating students in schools based on race, class, or ethnic background, often leading to inequities in education.

Minority Groups

Social groups that are differentiated from the majority by cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, or linguistic characteristics, often experiencing discrimination or marginalization.