A nurse assesses that a depressed patient is lethargic during the day and does not actively participate in unit activities. The notes from the night shift document that the patient did not sleep well. The most probable interpretation of these data is

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Emotional problems often affect some areas of physiologic function. Emotional problems can greatly affect eating and sleeping patterns. Therefore, the nurse must assess the client's usual patterns of eating and sleeping and then determine how those patterns have changed.

A Nurse Assesses That a Depressed Patient Is Lethargic During