Asked by Carolyn Martinez on Jun 04, 2024
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A patient became depressed after the last of six children moved out of the home 4 months ago. The patient has been self-neglectful, slept poorly, lost weight, and repeatedly says, "No one cares about me anymore. I'm not worth anything." Select an appropriate initial outcome. The patient will:
A) verbalize realistic positive characteristics about self by (date) .
B) consent to take antidepressant medication regularly by (date) .
C) initiate social interaction with another person daily by (date) .
D) identify two personal behaviors that alienate others by (date) .
Self-Neglectful
A behavior where an individual fails to attend to their basic needs, such as personal hygiene, proper nutrition, or medical care.
Realistic Positive Characteristics
Traits or features that are positively grounded in reality, contributing to an individual's ability to cope effectively with life's challenges.
Antidepressant Medication
Drugs prescribed to alleviate symptoms of depression by adjusting chemical imbalances in the brain.
- Implement nursing strategies to enhance self-esteem and alleviate symptoms of depression.
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Learning Objectives
- Implement nursing strategies to enhance self-esteem and alleviate symptoms of depression.
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