Asked by Aaron Simon on May 18, 2024

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The admission note indicates a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has anergia and anhedonia. For which measures should the nurse plan? (Select all that apply.)

A) Channeling excessive energy
B) Reducing guilty ruminations
C) Instilling a sense of hopefulness
D) Assisting with self-care activities
E) Accommodating psychomotor retardation

Major Depressive Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder is a mental condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities, significantly affecting daily functioning.

Anergia

A state of reduced energy or enthusiasm, often seen in depressive conditions.

Anhedonia

The inability to feel pleasure in normally pleasurable activities, often a symptom of depression or other mental health disorders.

  • Identify clinical features of major depressive disorder such as anergia and anhedonia.
  • Plan appropriate nursing measures for patients exhibiting symptoms of major depressive disorder.
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Arynn AustinMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C, D, E
Explanation :
Anhedonia refers to the inability to find pleasure or meaning in life; thus planning should include measures to accommodate psychomotor retardation, assist with activities of daily living, and instill hopefulness. Anergia is the lack of energy, not excessive energy. Anhedonia does not necessarily imply the presence of guilty ruminations.