A wife, who had just come home after major abdominal surgery, explaine

A wife, who had just come home after major abdominal surgery, explained to the home health nurse that she was really worried about her husband.

He had not been sleeping well or eating well, seemed to have no energy, and did not seem to enjoy anything including activities he used to love. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse give to the client?
a.
Ask what medications the husband is taking, because many medications can affect mood
b.
Explain her husband has probably been worried sick about her and the surgery, and she should reassure him frequently that she is OK
c.
Point out that many people get sad during the winter months and he should be fine when spring arrives, but in the meantime put full-spectrum light bulbs in all the household lamps
d.
Share that her husband seems depressed and that they should see his doctor immediately

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: D
Depressed people may experience several or all of the following symptoms: changes in appetite or weight, changes in sleep patterns, restlessness, loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, and repeated thoughts of death or suicide. If any of these symptoms exist, the client should be referred to a physician for diagnosis. A physician can only make a diagnosis of clinical depression in the presence of five or more of the symptoms mentioned above.