Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is experiencing depression. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,D,E
Rationale
The correct findings when caring for a depressed adolescent include chronic pain due to physical manifestations of depression, low self-esteem as self-worth is often affected, irritability due to emotional distress, and insomnia which is a common symptom. Chronic pain can result from the mind-body connection in depression. Low self-esteem is common in depressive disorders. Irritability is a common emotional response in depression due to frustration and hopelessness. Insomnia can be caused by disrupted sleep patterns in depression. Euphoria is not expected as it is more indicative of mania or hypomania in mood disorders.