Asked by Amanda Anderson on Jun 02, 2024
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A newly admitted patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has lost 20 pounds over the past month and has suicidal ideation. The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for 1 week without remission of symptoms. Select the priority nursing diagnosis.
A) Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements
B) Chronic low self-esteem
C) Risk for suicide
D) Hopelessness
Suicidal Ideation
Thougths of engaging in behavior intended to end one's life, ranging from considering or planning suicide to actually attempting it.
Imbalanced Nutrition
A state where nutritional intake does not match the body's needs, leading to either undernutrition or overnutrition.
- Ascertain and order the central elements for planning patient care following the initial assessment.
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KD
Kendall DurrettJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Risk for suicide is the priority diagnosis when the patient has both suicidal ideation and a plan to carry out the suicidal intent. Imbalanced nutrition, hopelessness, and chronic low self-esteem may be applicable nursing diagnoses, but these problems do not affect patient safety as urgently as a suicide attempt.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain and order the central elements for planning patient care following the initial assessment.
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