The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing major depression ...

[cagreen833]

The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing major depression based on assessment of which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Feelings of hopelessness
  B) Minimal changes in weight
  C) Focused concentration
  D) Loss of energy
  E) Excessive guilt

Question 2

A client is prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for depression. During the initial interview with the client, the nurse understands that the client is also receiving an adrenergic agent. The nurse would be alert for which of the following?
 
  A) Increased risk for hypertensive episodes
  B) Increased risk for severe convulsions
  C) Increased risk for hyperpyretic episodes
  D) Increased risk for cardiac arrhythmias

[qytan]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, D, E
Feedback:
Manifestations of depression include feelings of hopelessness or helplessness, significant weight loss or gain, inability to concentrate, and excessive guilt.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse should identify increased risk for cardiac arrhythmias because of the effects of interaction between MAOIs and adrenergic agents. Increased risk for hypertensive episodes, severe convulsions, and hyperpyretic episodes occur when an MAOI and meperidine are used together.

[cagreen833]

Gracias!

[kthug]

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