A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder tells the nurse, “Bad things that happen are always my fault.” To assist the patient in reframing this overgeneralization, the nurse should respond:

An isolative client was admitted 4 days ago with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Which nursing statement would best motivate this client to attend a therapeutic group being held in the milieu?

A confused client has recently been prescribed sertraline (Zoloft). The client’s spouse is taking paroxetine (Paxil). The client presents with restlessness, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and tremors. What complication does a nurse suspect, and what could be its possible cause?

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?