Asked by Alexandra Lippmann on Jul 02, 2024
A nurse worked with a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder, severe withdrawal, and psychomotor retardation. After 3 weeks, the patient did not improve. The nurse is most at risk for feelings of
A) guilt and despair.
B) over-involvement.
C) interest and pleasure.
D) ineffectiveness and frustration.
Psychomotor Retardation
A slowing down of thought and a reduction of physical movements in an individual, often observed in major depressive disorders.
Major Depressive Disorder
A mental health condition marked by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of pleasure in life.
- Determine and utilize proper nursing strategies and methods of communication for patients suffering from major depressive disorder.
- Recognize the signs of improvement or effectiveness in treatments of major depressive disorder.
Learning Objectives
- Determine and utilize proper nursing strategies and methods of communication for patients suffering from major depressive disorder.
- Recognize the signs of improvement or effectiveness in treatments of major depressive disorder.
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