A client is diagnosed with major depressive episode. Which nursing diagnosis should a nurse assign to this client, to address a behavioral symptom of this disorder?

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Social isolation is a common behavioral symptom of major depressive disorder. Poor self-esteem often leads the client to withdraw from social situations and self-seclude. The nurse should assign the nursing diagnosis of social isolation to address this symptom and intervene accordingly.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Major Depressive Episode