Asked by Nicky Huesca on Jul 08, 2024

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A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit of a local hospital.During the nursing assessment,the nurse finds the client is poorly groomed,wearing dirty clothes,tearful,and reports weight loss with poor appetite.The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of Depressed Mood.What are the most appropriate nursing outcomes for this client? Select all that apply.

A) Eats a well-balanced diet
B) Depressed mood resolves by discharge
C) Bathes, washes, and maintains grooming and hygiene
D) Develops a spiritual belief system or engages in a religious affiliation

Depressed Mood

A prolonged state of sadness or low spirits, which can affect one's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being.

Nursing Outcomes

The measurable states, behaviors, or perceptions of individuals, families, or communities that are influenced by nursing interventions.

Grooming

The practice of cleaning and maintaining one's personal appearance or of caring for one's hygiene and looks.

  • Formulate appropriate nursing outcomes for clients with depression.
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Daniela JukicJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A,C
Explanation :
Based on the description of this client in this item,the nurse has developed the nursing diagnosis of Depressed Mood.Appropriate outcomes include eating a well-balanced meal and maintaining grooming and hygiene; both of these may be neglected when a client is depressed.The nurse can discuss and explore spirituality with this client; however,this outcome may or may not contribute to resolution of a problem of Depressed Mood.Additionally,an appropriate outcome may be that the client reports feeling less sad and depressed; however,it may not be realistic or attainable that this client's depressed mood will be resolved by discharge.