ATI Mental Health Practice B 2023

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A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder (MDD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Significant change in weight. In major depressive disorder (MD
D), clients commonly experience appetite changes, leading to weight gain or weight loss. This is due to disturbances in their eating patterns. Weight changes can be a result of decreased interest in food or emotional eating. This is a key symptom to monitor in clients with MDD. Hyperexcitability (
B), exaggerated response to stimuli (
C), and attention-seeking behavior (
D) are not typical findings in clients with MDD. Hyperexcitability and exaggerated response to stimuli are more often associated with conditions like anxiety disorders, while attention-seeking behavior is more commonly seen in personality disorders.

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