Author Question: Patients with major depression commonly display signs of: A. Energy. B. Repetitive, compulsive ... (Read 175 times)

dalyningkenk · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

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.