Asked by Tiffany Wisham on Apr 25, 2024

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A student nurse caring for a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder reads in the patient's medical record, "This patient shows vegetative signs of depression." Which nursing diagnoses most clearly relate to the vegetative signs? (Select all that apply.)

A) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
B) Chronic low self-esteem
C) Sexual dysfunction
D) Self-care deficit
E) Powerlessness
F) Insomnia

Vegetative Signs

Physical symptoms primarily involving disruptions to sleep, eating habits, energy, and sexual activity, often associated with major depressive disorder.

Imbalanced Nutrition

A state where nutritional intake does not meet the body's needs, leading to undernutrition or overnutrition and affecting overall health.

Sexual Dysfunction

A disorder that prevents an individual from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity, which can encompass a range of issues from desire to performance.

  • Master and implement therapy techniques for the management of vegetative indicators of depression.
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Laura Garcia7 days ago
Final Answer :
A, C, D, F
Explanation :
Vegetative signs of depression are alterations in the body processes necessary to support life and growth, such as eating, sleeping, elimination, and sexual activity. These diagnoses are more closely related to vegetative signs than to diagnoses associated with feelings about self.