Asked by Aaron Simon on May 18, 2024
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The admission note indicates a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has anergia and anhedonia. For which measures should the nurse plan? (Select all that apply.)
A) Channeling excessive energy
B) Reducing guilty ruminations
C) Instilling a sense of hopefulness
D) Assisting with self-care activities
E) Accommodating psychomotor retardation
Major Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder is a mental condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities, significantly affecting daily functioning.
Anergia
A state of reduced energy or enthusiasm, often seen in depressive conditions.
Anhedonia
The inability to feel pleasure in normally pleasurable activities, often a symptom of depression or other mental health disorders.
- Identify clinical features of major depressive disorder such as anergia and anhedonia.
- Plan appropriate nursing measures for patients exhibiting symptoms of major depressive disorder.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify clinical features of major depressive disorder such as anergia and anhedonia.
- Plan appropriate nursing measures for patients exhibiting symptoms of major depressive disorder.
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