NURSING 2NN3 Chapter Notes - Chapter Care scenario 3: Psychomotor Agitation, Psychomotor Retardation, Major Depressive Disorder
18 Apr 2020
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Juvenile and adult-onset depression show different risk profiles. Interpersonal therapy: tricyclic antidepressants are not effective in prepubertal. Lack of connection to psychosocial support: assessing a recent suicide attempt and current suicidality, assessing the current thoughts about suicide and the suicide attempt itself are central components of evaluation, several aspects to consider when interviewing the adolescent. Intent: presence of intent should be assessed, should elicit the adolescents reasons for living. What has stopped you from ending your life : plan, should ask if they have a plan and ascertain details of the plan. Rnao: delirium, dementia, and depression in older adults: assessment and care. Medical diagnoses associated with high risk of depression. Chronic physical health problem with associated functional impairment. Personal or family history of depression or mood disorder. History of attempted suicide or psychiatric hospitalization. Current use of a medication associated with a high risk of depression. Additional symptoms: chronic pain, constipation, and msk disorders.
