A patient with a history of depression reports not feeling well rested in recent weeks.Before making the assumption that the complaint is related to depression,a nurse should investigate whether the patient has had any recent changes in:

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Changes in schedule that affect circadian rhythms,such as work shifts that alter usual sleep patterns,can result in fatigue that is not related to mental health status.Other factors that alter sleep include changes in light and darkness and temperature changes.Vacations in the same time zone should not affect sleep,whereas food and fluid intake should enhance sleep by reducing risk of nocturia or indigestion.

A Patient with a History of Depression Reports Not Feeling