Depression Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (SIGNS)
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Outline
SIGNS
- S-Sleep Disturbances
- I-Interest Decreased
- G-Guilty Feelings
- N-No Energy
- S-Sadness (Crying spells)
Description
Monitor for these SIGNS in patients that may be at risk for depression.
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