A client admitted to the psychiatric unit following a suicide attempt is diagnosed with major depressive disorder.Which behavioral symptoms should the nurse expect to assess?

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Lack of attention to grooming and hygiene is the only behavioral symptom presented.Lack of energy,low self-esteem,and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness (all common symptoms of depression)contribute to lack of attention to activities of daily living,including grooming and hygiene.

A Client Admitted to the Psychiatric Unit Following a Suicide