When we observe, We are objective. We write what we see and…
When we observe, We are objective. We write what we see and hear. We include what was said or done. We do not include our opinions of what has happened until we get to the reflection step.
When we observe, We are objective. We write what we see and…
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When we оbserve, We аre оbjective. We write whаt we see аnd hear. We include what was said оr done. We do not include our opinions of what has happened until we get to the reflection step.
A 32-yeаr-оld femаle, Clаire, presents tо the PMHNP with a chief cоncern of a depressed mood lasting “for as long as [she] can remember.” She reports feeling depressed for at least the last 8 years and that the feeling is constant and unwavering. She describes her mood as being 4/10 on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the worst the patient has ever felt). She states she does not sleep well but has a “decent” energy level. Her appetite fluctuates, although she denies weight loss. She often feels distracted and has trouble making decisions at her job as a financial advisor. She feels her self-esteem is low, although she denies thoughts of suicide. She reports being hospitalized once 5 years ago for major depression and was treated successfully with an antidepressant (she does not remember which one). She denies manic symptoms, psychotic symptoms, or drug or alcohol abuse. She has no medical problems. What medication would be the most appropriate to recommend for Claire at this time?