A client who is diagnosed with major depressive disorder asks the nurse what causes depression. Which of these is the most accurate response?

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 for the nursing diagnosis: Situational low self-esteem, related to feelings of abandonment. The patient will:

True or False: A mild form of depression would be referred to as Cyclothymic Disorder.

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder does not interact with others except when addressed and then only in monosyllables. The nurse wants to show nonjudgmental acceptance and support for the patient. Select the nurse’s most effective approach to communication.

Which of the following statements would be true regarding St. John’s wort for the treatment of depression?

A nurse instructs a patient taking a drug that inhibits the action of monoamine oxidase (MAO) to avoid certain foods and drugs because of the risk of:

A nurse is caring for four clients taking various medications, including imipramine (Tofranil), doxepine (Sinequan), ziprasidone (Geodon), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). The nurse orders a special diet for the client receiving which medication?

In order to help the Psych Tech student enjoy a balanced life and minimize the potential to be depressed it is important to eat healthy, exercise daily (even walking), manage stress, and maintain good sleep habits.

A person taking a MAOI medication should avoid food that has been:  

A newly admitted client diagnosed with major depressive disorder states, “I have never considered suicide.” Later the client confides to the nurse about plans to end it all by medication overdose. What is the most helpful nursing reply?