During the Admission Assessment of a New Client, Which Factors

question 1

Multiple Choice

During the admission assessment of a new client, which factors should alert the nurse to possibility that the client is depressed and further evaluation is necessary?

• A) The client reports a history of rheumatoid arthritis and type 2 diabetes, which are both well controlled.
• B) The client has been late for work several times due to oversleeping during the last month.
• C) The client reports a family history of depression.
• D) The client has had difficulty falling asleep for the last 7 days.
• E) The client reports a generalized feeling of muscle aches that have occurred over the last 3 weeks.

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