ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
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An adolescent with major depressive disorder
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A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Ask the client if he is considering harming himself. This should be the first action because it assesses the client's safety. Suicidal ideation is a serious concern in major depressive disorder. Administering an antidepressant (
A) should come after assessing safety. Encouraging group therapy (
B) and assisting with ADLs (
C) are important but addressing safety is the priority.
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