A nurse is caring for a client has undergone ECT for the treatment of severe depression and has developed some complications afterward. Which of the following is a physical side effect that has been associated with ECT?

A client who has developed depression after experiencing chronic back pain is being seen at the acute care clinic. Which best describes how the nurse would demonstrate psychoeducation when working with this client?

A 30-year-old client has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which nutrition guideline should the nurse give to this client that could help with some symptoms of depression?

A nurse is counseling a client who has been diagnosed with depression to attend a support group as part of treatment. Which best describes how the nurse would explain what to expect for the client?

A client in the psychiatric unit has been diagnosed with severe, intractable depression and is preparing to undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which best describes the role of the nurse during ECT? Select all that apply.

A nurse is working with a client who suffers from depression. The client has started taking medications and is engaged in group therapy, but still tells the nurse, “I do not like myself. I am annoying, even to me.” Which activities can the nurse suggest that would most likely increase this client’s self-concept? Select all that apply.

A nurse is performing depression screenings in the community. Which question would most likely be included in this screening?

An 11-year-old boy has been diagnosed with depression after his parents’ divorce. The nurse understands that depression in children of this age most commonly manifests as:

A nurse is assisting a client who has undergone electroconvulsive therapy for treatment of severe depression. Following the procedure, the client develops postictal agitation. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of this condition, the nurse would expect to see which of the following?

A client with bipolar disorder has been prescribed carbamazepine. Which lab value should the nurse anticipate monitoring?

A client has overdosed on a benzodiazepine. The nurse has given the client flumazenil as the antidote, and begins to monitor for which type of reaction from the effects of the antidote?