12 Questions
What is the highest priority nursing diagnosis when assessing for symptoms of major depression?
Risk for suicide
What are some key assessment findings for major depression?
Depressed mood and anhedonia
What is the recovery model in the nursing process?
Focus on patient's strengths
What are some areas to assess when evaluating a patient with major depression?
Affect, thought processes, mood, feelings, physical behavior, communication, religious beliefs, and spirituality
What is the acute phase of depression treatment?
6 to 12 weeks
What is the continuation phase of depression treatment?
4 to 9 months
What is the maintenance phase of depression treatment?
1 year or more
What is the nursing process assessment used for when evaluating a patient with major depression?
To identify key assessment findings and areas to assess
What are some nursing diagnoses for major depression?
Hopelessness, ineffective coping, social isolation, spiritual distress, self-care deficit
What is the self-assessment component of the nursing process?
Feeling what the patient is feeling
What is the goal of nursing process planning for depression treatment?
Geared toward patient's phase of depression, particular symptoms, and patient's personal goals
What are some interventions used in the nursing process implementation for depression treatment?
Counseling and communication, health teaching and health promotion, promotion of self-care activities, teamwork and safety
Test your knowledge of nursing process assessment with this quiz. Learn about assessment tools, key assessment findings, and areas to assess in patients of different ages. Explore topics such as depressed mood, anxiety, comorbidity, and spirituality. Challenge yourself to identify signs of suicide potential and learn how to assess different aspects of a patient's mental and emotional state. Sharpen your skills as a nurse and improve your patient care with this informative quiz.
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