Which of the following group of symptoms would indicate to the nurse that the client may be experiencing depression in addition to being medically ill?

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Several important cognitive-affective symptoms best differentiate the effects of depression from those of medical illness. These include feelings of failure, low self-esteem, guilt feelings, loss of interest in people, feelings of being punished, suicidal ideation, dissatisfaction, difficulty with decisions, and crying. Decreased appetite, sleep disturbances, and loss of energy are not considered indicators of depression in medically ill clients because these symptoms are common in medical illness as well.

Which of the Following Group of Symptoms Would Indicate to the Nurse