NUR 2488 Rasmussen Exam 2, Fall 2017
1. Common symptoms of depression
Answer
Suicidal ideations, lack of judgement, memory difficulty, difficulty with simple taks, difficulty
making decisions, feelings of helplessness, questioning the meaning of life, feelings of
worthlessness, anhedonia
2. Risk for suicide, questions to ask patient
Answer
have you thought about hurking/killing yourself, do you have a plan, how would you carry out
that plan
3. High risk for suicide
Answer
Psychiatric disorder with severe symptoms of acute precipitating event protective factors not
relevant, Potentially lethal suicide attempt or persistent ideation with strong intent or suicide
rehearsal
4. nursing diagnosis for depression patients
When a patient is mute, use the technique of making observations
"There are many new pictures on the wall" or "You are wearing your new shoes.". Use simple,
concrete words.
Allow time for the patient to respond. Listen for covert messages and ask about suicide plans
Answer
"Have you had thoughts of killing or harming yourself in any way?". Avoid platitudes such as,
"Things will look up" or "Everyone gets down once in a while."
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