Which type of statements might indicate the presence of depression?

A patient became depressed after the last of six children moved out of the home 4 months ago. The patient has been self-neglectful, slept poorly, lost weight, and repeatedly says, “No one cares about me anymore. I’m not worth anything.” Select an appropriate initial outcome for the nursing diagnosis: Situational low self-esteem, related to feelings of abandonment. The patient will:

The medication Luvox is usually used for:    

A psychiatrist prescribes a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for a client. Which foods should the nurse teach the client to avoid?

A priority nursing intervention for a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is:

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder tells the nurse, “Bad things that happen are always my fault.” To assist the patient in reframing this overgeneralization, the nurse should respond:

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

An adult diagnosed with major depressive disorder was treated with medication and cognitive behavioral therapy. The patient now recognizes how passivity contributed to the depression. Which intervention should the nurse suggest?

A client is admitted with a diagnosis of persistent depressive disorder. Which client statement would describe a symptom consistent with this diagnosis?

A newly admitted client is diagnosed with major depressive disorder with suicidal ideations. Which would be the priority nursing intervention for this client?