A Newly Admitted Client Is Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder

question 18

Multiple Choice

A newly admitted client is diagnosed with major depressive disorder with suicidal ideations. Which would be the priority nursing intervention for this client?

• A)Teach about the effective of suicide on family dynamics.
• B)Carefully and unobtrusively observe based on assessed data, at varied intervals around the clock.
• C)Encourage the client to spend a portion of each day interacting within the milieu.
• D)Set realistic achievable goals to increase self esteem.

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Definitions:

Language Ability

Language ability encompasses the range of skills that allow individuals to communicate effectively, including speaking, understanding, reading, and writing in a particular language.

Sensory Motor Skills

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Kraepelin's Word Association Test

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Woodworth's Personal Data Sheet

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