The client had major cardiac surgery several weeks ago. At t…

The client had major cardiac surgery several weeks ago. At today’s follow-up visit he reports that for the last two weeks he has felt sad, been unable to sleep, and had no appetite, energy or ability to concentrate. What would the nurse consider this client is experiencing?

A patient presents with complaints of sleeping more often, i…

A patient presents with complaints of sleeping more often, issues with being overweight and overall displeasure for life. Upon further collaboration with the physician and consulting in the DSM-5-TR, it is determined that which of the following criteria need to be present to be diagnosed with clinical depression?

The nurse identifies the following client problems: Ataxia a…

The nurse identifies the following client problems: Ataxia and falling due to intoxication; skin lesions associated with diabetic foot ulcers; disrupted family process with ongoing arguments and no support system; hearing voices saying pleasant things for 3 months. Which problem should take PRIORITY during the first hours immediately following admission?