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CRNE Canadian Registered Nurse

Category - Wellness

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A nurse is teaching the family of a male client with major depression. Which of the following is appropriately included in the teaching plan?
  1. Inform the family that depression is frequently associated with delusional thoughts and hallucinations.
  2. Explain how depression becomes a lifelong mental disorder.
  3. Inform the family that depression is a treatable condition.
  4. Tell the family that depression is the client’s way of hiding his real feelings.
Explanation
Answer: C - The nurse should increase the family’s awareness about the real nature of depression, its impact to the family, and the possible treatment options. It is vital for the family to know that depression can be successfully controlled, or treated, with timely and appropriate interventions. Hallucinations and delusions are commonly associated with schizophrenia and a depressed client does not mask his true feelings.
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