A lethargic client is diagnosed with major depressive disorder. ...

[CharlieWard]

A lethargic client is diagnosed with major depressive disorder. After taking antidepressant therapy for 6 weeks, the client's symptoms have not resolved.
 
  Which nutritional deficiency should a nurse identify as potentially contributing to the client's symptoms? 1. Vitamin A deficiency
  2. Vitamin C deficiency
  3. Iron deficiency
  4. Folic acid deficiency

Question 2

The DSM-5 criteria for ODD specifies that: A persistent pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness must be evident and last at least ______________ months.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

[stillxalice]

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: The nurse should identify that an iron deficiency could contribute to depression. Iron deficiencies can result in feelings of chronic fatigue. Iron should be consumed by eating meat, fish, green leafy vegetables, nuts, eggs, and enriched bread and pasta.

Answer to Question 2

six
Rationale: A persistent pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness must be evident and last at least six months according to the DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis of ODD.