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A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is taking a tricyclic antidepressant. The patient says, “I don’t think I can keep taking these pills. They make me so dizzy, especially when I stand up.” The nurse should:

A 75-year-old client with a long history of depression is currently on doxepin (Sinequan), 100 mg daily. The client takes a daily diuretic for hypertension and is recovering from the flu. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse assign highest priority?

A 75-year-old client with a long history of depression is currently on doxepin (Sinequan), 100 mg daily. The client takes a daily diuretic for hypertension and is recovering from the flu. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse assign highest priority?

An isolative client was admitted 4 days ago with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Which nursing statement would best motivate this client to attend a therapeutic group being held in the milieu?

Difficulty making decisions is a symptom of which depressive disorder?

Which type of statements might indicate the presence of depression?

A newly admitted depressed client isolates herself in her room and just sits and stares into space.  How might the nurse begin an initial relationship with the client?    

An isolative client was admitted 4 days ago with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Which nursing statement would best motivate this client to attend a therapeutic group being held in the milieu?

What period of time must a person experience a depressed mood in order to be given a diagnosis of Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)?    

A nurse worked with a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder who was severely withdrawn and dependent on others. After 3 weeks, the patient did not improve. The nurse is at risk for feelings of: