Patients with major depression commonly display signs of: A. ...

[dalyningkenk]

Patients with major depression commonly display signs of:
 
  A.
  Energy.
  B.
  Repetitive, compulsive behaviors.
  C.
  Worthlessness.
  D.
  Visual hallucinations.

Question 2

In caring for a patient with major depression, the nurse knows that the patient needs:
 
  A.
  Frequent changes in activities.
  B.
  Introduction to multiple new staff members.
  C.
  Behavior modification that restructures feelings.
  D.
  Well-defined, structured interactions at the beginning of treatment.

[yeungji]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Feelings of worthlessness are part of the common symptoms of sadness and low self-worth seen in major depression.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The depressed patient may become overwhelmed if too much is offered too soon. Structured, goal-directed activities are less stressful.

[dalyningkenk]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[emsimon14]

Excellent