An anxious parent reports feeling his adolescent child is depressed because when the adolescent is at home he/she would sleep all the time if not woken up. Which of the following would the nurse say when conducting a comprehensive assessment about the adolescent's mental health?
Select all that apply.

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The nurse should ask about other behaviors, possible stressors that might have led to depression, and any family history of depression to assess the adolescent's mental health. While addressing the parent's anxiety may be important, it is not directly relevant to assessing the adolescent's mental health. Acknowledging the parent's anxiety (choice E) is compassionate but does not provide in-depth assessment information.

An Anxious Parent Reports Feeling His Adolescent Child Is Depressed