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NUR2459 Mental Health Exam 2 Rasmussen Which nursing diagnosis supports the psychoanalytic theory of development of major depressive disorder? (ANS- Social isolation R/T self directed danger Whi... ch patient is at the highest risk for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder? (ANS- 24 yr old married woman A patient diagnosed with MDD is being considered for ECT. Which patient teaching should the nurse prioritize? (ANS- Discuss with the patient and family expected short term memory loss Which nursing intervention takes priority when working with a newly admitted patient experiencing suicidal ideations? (ANS- Monitor the patient at a close, but irregular intervals. A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is prescribed Nardil. Which teachings should the nurse prioritize? (ANS- Instruct the patient & family about the many food-drug & drug-drug interactions What symptoms would the nurse expect to assess i a patient experiencing serotonin syndrome? (ANS- Confusion, restlessness, Tachycardia, Labile BP, & diaphoresis Which of the following meds would be classified as Tricyclic antidepressants? (ANS- Nortriptyline (Pamelor) [Show More]

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