A patient became depressed after the last of six children moved out of the home 4 months ago. The patient has been self-neglectful, slept poorly, lost weight, and repeatedly says, No one cares about me anymore. I'm not worth anything.
Select an appropriate initial outcome for the nursing diagnosis Situational low self-esteem, related to feelings of abandonment. The patient will:
a. verbalize realistic positive characteristics about self by (date) .
b. consent to take antidepressant medication regularly by (date) .
c. initiate social interaction with another person daily by (date) .
d. identify two personal behaviors that alienate others by (date) .
Question 2
An adult with depression was treated with medication and cognitive behavioral therapy. The patient now recognizes how passivity contributed to the depression. Which intervention should the nurse suggest?
a. Social skills training
b. Relaxation training classes
c. Use of complementary therapy
d. Learning desensitization techniques
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