ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN Questions
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An older adult client is brought to the mental health clinic by her daughter. The daughter reports that her mother is not eating and seems uninterested in routine activities. The daughter states, 'I'm so worried that my mother is depressed.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct response is D: "Tell me the reasons you think your mother is depressed." This is the most appropriate because it allows the nurse to gather more information about the client's symptoms and potential triggers for her depression. By understanding the daughter's perspective, the nurse can assess the situation more comprehensively and tailor the care accordingly.
A: "Everyone gets depressed from time to time." This response minimizes the client's symptoms and does not address the daughter's concerns.
B: "Older adults are usually diagnosed with depressive disorder as they age." This statement is not accurate and can lead to unnecessary assumptions about the client's condition.
C: "You shouldn't worry about this, because depressive disorder is easily treated." This response dismisses the daughter's concerns and oversimplifies the treatment process for depressive disorders.
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