Asked by Harshit Tandon on Jun 17, 2024
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Major depressive disorder resulted after a patient's employment was terminated. The patient now says to the nurse, "I'm not worth the time you spend with me. I am the most useless person in the world." Which nursing diagnosis applies?
A) Powerlessness
B) Defensive coping
C) Situational low self-esteem
D) Disturbed personal identity
Situational Low Self-Esteem
A temporary decrease in confidence and self-worth triggered by specific situations or events.
Major Depressive Disorder
A clinical condition where an individual suffers from severe depression symptoms that interfere with daily life and functionality.
Powerlessness
The feeling of lacking control or influence over one's own life or external circumstances.
- Familiarize yourself with the symptoms and diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder and akin conditions.
- Utilize tactics to advance self-care and amplify self-esteem in individuals affected by depressive conditions.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the symptoms and diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder and akin conditions.
- Utilize tactics to advance self-care and amplify self-esteem in individuals affected by depressive conditions.
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