The nurse is planning care for a client with major depression. Which is an appropriate expected outcome?

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Expected outcomes for the depressed client include the following: ï The client will not injure himself or herself.
ï The client will independently carry out activities of daily living (showering, changing clothing, grooming).
ï The client will establish a balance of rest, sleep, and activity.
ï The client will establish a balance of adequate nutrition, hydration, and elimination. ï The client will evaluate self-attributes realistically.
ï The client will socialize with staff, peers, and family/friends. ï The client will return to occupation or school activities.
ï The client will comply with the antidepressant regimen. ï The client will verbalize symptoms of a recurrence.
Avoiding agitation and harm to others are outcomes more appropriate for a client with mania. It is unrealistic to be completely free from stress.

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