A 49-Year-Old Client Is Experiencing Problems with Depression

question 32

Multiple Choice

A 49-year-old client is experiencing problems with depression.She has come to the clinic showing signs of malnutrition and fatigue.Which of the following is the best initial statement for the nurse to make in the assessment phase?

• A) "How much weight have you lost over the past month?"
• B) "Have you recently been experiencing menopausal symptoms?"
• C) "Depression is something to expect at your age,and with assistance you will get better."
• D) "Your depression is somewhat uncommon.Can you tell me what has happened recently to cause it?"

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