The nurse is concerned that a client diagnosed with a chronic illness

The nurse is concerned that a client diagnosed with a chronic illness is experiencing depression. What did the nurse assess in this client?

1. Weight gain
2. Irritability
3. No appetite
4. Constipation
5. Complaints of headache and dizziness

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Physical signs of depression include weight loss, not weight gain.
Rationale 2: Behavioral signs of depression include irritability.
Rationale 3: Physical signs of depression include loss of appetite.
Rationale 4: Physical signs of depression include constipation.
Rationale 5: Physical signs of depression include headache and dizziness.