The nurse prepares to assess a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder for disturbances in circadian rhythms. Which question should the nurse ask this patient?

A) "Have you ever seen or heard things that others do not?"
B) "What are your worst and best times of the day?"
C) "How would you describe your thinking?"
D) "Do you think your memory is failing?"

Circadian Rhythms

Physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism's environment.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

Best Times

Optimal moments or periods when conditions are most favorable for certain activities or outcomes.