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?

"Tell me the reasons you think your mother is depressed."

"Older adults are usually diagnosed with depressive disorder as they age."

"Everyone gets depressed from time to time."

"You shouldn't worry about this, because depressive disorder is easily treated."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Tell me the reasons you think your mother is depressed. This response shows empathy and active listening and invites the daughter to share more information about her mother's condition and behavior. The other responses are dismissive, inaccurate, or minimizing of the daughter's concern.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

During the orientation phase, the nurse should establish a rapport with group members, set ground rules, and clarify goals and expectations. The other actions are more appropriate for the working phase of the group.

A. Hypotension B. Bradycardia C. Diarrhea D. Lanugo E. Russell's sign

Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E"]

Explanation

Hypotension, bradycardia, lanugo, and Russell's sign. Rationale: Hypotension and bradycardia are common manifestations of anorexia nervosa due to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and decreased cardiac output. Lanugo is fine hair that covers the body as a result of decreased body fat and thermoregulation. Russell's sign is calluses or scars on the knuckles or hands from self-induced vomiting. Diarrhea is not a typical finding of anorexia nervosa.

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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?

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