Author Question: Which of the following nursing interventions apply to all depressed patients? (Select all that ... (Read 113 times)

cherise1989 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following nursing interventions apply to all depressed patients? (Select all that apply)

A.
Show patience
B.
Monitor lithium levels
C.
Monitor for suicidal ideation
D.
Communicate effectively
E.
Provide meaningful activities
F.
Include alternative therapies in the treatment plan

Question 2

A patient admitted to the mental unit has shown a deficit in providing self-care and has a medical diagnosis of major depression. The nursing diagnosis for this would be:

A.
Knowledge deficit related to personal choices.
B.
Self-care deficit related to impaired ability to provide personal hygiene.
C.
Risk for violence related to poor hygiene.
D.
Impaired social interaction related to poor hygiene.

Chocorrol77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D, E
Basic supportive interventions focus on communication and promoting self-esteem. All depressed patients do not need to be monitored for suicidal ideation. Lithium is usually not a medication for depression. Alternate therapies may not be appropriate for some patients.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Patient has the ability to provide own self-care, but cognitive ability to select the appropriate choice can be impaired by the depression.