Chapter 14 Flashcards
A client became severely depressed when the last of the family’s six children moved out of the home 4 months ago. The client repeatedly says, “No one cares about me. I’m not worth anything.” Which response by the nurse would be the most helpful?
a. “Things will look brighter soon. Everyone feels down once in a while.”
b. “Our staff members care about you and want to try to help you get better.”
c. “It is difficult for others to care about you when you repeatedly say the same negative things.”
d. “I’d to sit with you for 10 minutes now and 10 minutes after lunch because I value spending time with you.”
d. “I’d to sit with you for 10 minutes now and 10 minutes after lunch because I value spending time with you.”
A client became depressed after the last of the family’s six children moved out of the home 4 months ago. Select the best initialmoutcome for the nursing diagnosis Situational low self-esteem related to feelings of abandonment.
a. The client will verbalize realistic positive characteristics about self by (date).
b. The client will agree to take an antidepressant medication regularly by (date).
c. The client will initiate social interaction with another person daily by (date).
d. The client will identify two personal behaviors that alienate others by (date).
a. The client will verbalize realistic positive characteristics about self by (date).
A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder says, “No one cares about me anymore. I’m not worth anything.” Today the client is wearing a new shirt and has neat, clean hair. Which remark by the nurse supports building a positive self-esteem for thismclient?
a. “You look nice this morning.”
b. “You’re wearing a new shirt.”
c. “I like the shirt you are wearing.”
d. “You must be feeling better today.”
b. “You’re wearing a new shirt.”
An adult diagnosed with major depressive disorder was treated with medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy. The client now recognizes how passivity contributed to the depression. Which intervention should the nurse suggest?
a. Social skills training
b. Relaxation training classes
c. Desensitization techniques
d. Use of complementary therapy
a. Social skills training
What is the priority intervention for a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder and feelings of worthlessness?
a. distracting the client from self-absorption.
b. careful unobtrusive observation around the clock.
c. allowing the client to spend long periods alone in meditation.
d. opportunities to assume a leadership role in the therapeutic milieu.
b. careful unobtrusive observation around the clock.
When counseling clients diagnosed with major depressive disorder, what therapy would an advanced practice nurse address the client’s negative thought patterns?
a. psychoanalytic
b. desensitization
c. cognitive-behavioral
d. alternative and complementary
c. cognitive-behavioral
A client says to the nurse, “My life doesn’t have any happiness in it anymore. I once enjoyed holidays, but now they’re just another day.” The nurse documents this report using what medical term?
a. dysthymia.
b. anhedonia.
c. euphoria.
d. anergia.
b. anhedonia.
A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder began taking a tricyclic antidepressant 1 week ago. Today the client says, “I don’t think I can keep taking these pills. They make me so dizzy, especially when I stand up.” The nurse will implement which intervention?
a. limit the client’s activities to those that can be performed in a sitting position.
b. withhold the drug, force oral fluids, and notify the health care provider.
c. teach the client strategies to manage postural hypotension.
d. update the client’s mental status examination.
c. teach the client strategies to manage postural hypotension.
A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder is receiving imipramine 200 mg at bedtime. Which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to collaborate with the health care provider regarding potentially hazardous side effects of this drug?
a. Dry mouth
b. Blurred vision
c. Nasal congestion
d. Urinary retention
d. Urinary retention
A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder tells the nurse, “Bad things that happen are always my fault.” Which response by the nurse will best assist the client to reframe this overgeneralization?
a. “I really doubt that one person can be blamed for all the bad things that happen.”
b. “Let’s look at one bad thing that happened to see if another explanation exists.”
c. “You are being extremely hard on yourself. Try to have a positive focus.”
d. “Are you saying that you don’t have any good things happen?”
b. “Let’s look at one bad thing that happened to see if another explanation exists.”
A nurse worked with a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder, severe withdrawal, and psychomotor retardation. After 3 weeks, the client did not improve. The nurse is most at risk for what feelings?
a. guilt and despair.
b. over-involvement.
c. interest and pleasure.
d. ineffectiveness and frustration.
d. ineffectiveness and frustration.
A client diagnosed with depressive disorder begins selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant therapy. What information should the nurse provide to the client and family?
a. Need to restrict sodium intake to 1 gram daily.
b. Need to minimize exposure to bright sunlight.
c. Importance of reporting increased suicidal thoughts.
d. Importance of maintaining a tyramine-free diet.
c. Importance of reporting increased suicidal thoughts.
A nurse taught a client about a tyramine-restricted diet. Which menu selection would the indicate the client understood the information?
a. Macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, banana bread, caffeinated coffee
b. Mashed potatoes, ground beef patty, corn, green beans, apple pie
c. Avocado salad, ham, creamed potatoes, asparagus, chocolate cake
d. Noodles with cheddar cheese sauce, smoked sausage, lettuce salad, yeast rolls
b. Mashed potatoes, ground beef patty, corn, green beans, apple pie
What is the focus of priority nursing interventions for the period immediately after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment?
a. Nutrition and hydration
b. Supporting physiological stability
c. Reducing disorientation and confusion
d. Assisting the client to identify and test negative thoughts
b. Supporting physiological stability
A nurse provided medication education for a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder who began a new prescription for phenelzine. Which behavior indicates effective learning? The client
a. monitors sodium intake and weight daily.
b. wears support stockings and elevates the legs when sitting.
c. can identify foods with high selenium content that should be avoided.
d. confers with a pharmacist when selecting over-the-counter medications.
d. confers with a pharmacist when selecting over-the-counter medications.