Question

A client admitted 72 hours ago with a diagnosis of major depression presents for breakfast today appropriately dressed and well groomed, and appears to be calm and relaxed, yet more energetic than before. which initial action should the nurse take after noting this client's behavior?

Answer 1

The correct answer is "ask the client if she or he has any suicidal thoughts".

Step-by-step explanation:

One of the most important and complicated labors of a nurse is to ask a person about the presence of any suicidal thoughts. Is the nurse's responsibility to ask this question to any person diagnosed with major depression. Given that this client has major depression but with episodes of apparent calmness, it is particularly important lo look for suicidal thoughts, because many people that takes his own life experiences this episodes of apparent calmness.

Answer 2

I think that the nurse should first spend time with the client and ask the client to state positive things about themselves. The nurse should also try and discuss the client's concern. This is because symptoms of major depression do not just go away in 72 hours. It takes time for anti-depressants to take effect and produce maximum benefits.