Depression
Depression ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is providing social support and counseling to an older adult client who has depression and lives alone.
Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
This is wrong because it is not enough to address the multifaceted needs of older adults with depression.
This is wrong because it does not address the psychological aspects of depression.
This is wrong because it does not address the social aspects of depression.
This is wrong because it does not address the physical aspects of depression.
Encouraging the client to join a support group or a community center for older adults is an appropriate intervention because it can help the client reduce social isolation, increase social support, and enhance self-esteem and coping skills.
• Arranging for home health care services or respite care for the client is an appropriate intervention because it can help the client maintain independence, safety, and quality of life at home, as well as provide relief for caregivers who may be stressed or overwhelmed.
• Educating the client about the signs and symptoms of depression and when to seek help is an appropriate intervention because it can help the client recognize and monitor their own mental health status, increase their awareness of available resources, and empower them to seek professional help when needed.
• Referring the client to a psychiatrist or a psychologist for further evaluation and treatment is an appropriate intervention because it can help the client access evidence-based pharmacological and psychological therapies for depression, such as antidepressant medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
The correct answer is E.
All of the above.
Here is why:.
• Encouraging the client to join a support group or a community center for older adults is an appropriate intervention because it can help the client reduce social isolation, increase social support, and enhance self-esteem and coping skills.
• Arranging for home health care services or respite care for the client is an appropriate intervention because it can help the client maintain independence, safety, and quality of life at home, as well as provide relief for caregivers who may be stressed or overwhelmed.
• Educating the client about the signs and symptoms of depression and when to seek help is an appropriate intervention because it can help the client recognize and monitor their own mental health status, increase their awareness of available resources, and empower them to seek professional help when needed.
• Referring the client to a psychiatrist or a psychologist for further evaluation and treatment is an appropriate intervention because it can help the client access evidence-based pharmacological and psychological therapies for depression, such as antidepressant medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Choice A is wrong because it is not enough to address the multifaceted needs of older adults with depression.
Choice B is wrong because it does not address the psychological aspects of depression.
Choice C is wrong because it does not address the social aspects of depression.
Choice D is wrong because it does not address the physical aspects of depression.
Normal ranges for depression screening tools vary depending on the tool used, but generally a higher score indicates a higher risk or severity of depression. For example, on the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), a score of 0 to 4 indicates normal mood, 5 to 8 indicates mild depression, 9 to 11 indicates moderate depression, and 12 or more indicates severe depression. On the Nurses’ Global Assessment of Suicide Risk (NGASR), a score of 0 to 3 indicates low risk, 4 to 6 indicates moderate risk, 7 to 9 indicates high risk, and 10 or more indicates extreme risk.