When the Nurse Performs the Initial Assessment of an Adolescent

question 1

Multiple Choice

When the nurse performs the initial assessment of an adolescent with depression,an appropriate question to ask is:

• A) "What is making you depressed?"
• B) "Have you ever thought about suicide?"
• C) "What could we do to make you happy?"
• D) "Would you like your friends to visit?"

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Definitions:

Anxious Attachment Style

A pattern of attachment characterized by worry about relationships, fear of abandonment, and a desire for closeness and reassurance from partners.

Romantic Partner

An individual with whom one shares a romantic relationship that often includes emotional and physical intimacy, mutual affection, and a commitment to a shared life.

Anxious

Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Relationship Satisfaction

The level of contentment and fulfillment individuals feel in their personal relationships.