A Nurse Assesses a Client Suspected of Having the Diagnosis

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client suspected of having the diagnosis of major depressive episode. Which client symptom would rule out this diagnosis?

• A) The client is disheveled and malodorous.
• B) The client refuses to interact with others and isolates self in room.
• C) The client is unable to feel any pleasure.
• D) The client has maxed-out charge cards and exhibits promiscuous behaviors.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Goals

Objectives or achievements that an individual plans to accomplish over an extended period.

Time Frames

Specific periods during which actions are taken or events occur, often used in planning and scheduling.

Log Of Interruptions

A record or journal kept to track instances and causes of interruptions during work or activity.

Major Time Wasters

Activities or distractions that consume significant amounts of time and reduce productivity.