The nurse caring for a patient admitted with severe depression identifies a nursing diagnosis of Hopelessness on the care plan.Which outcome is appropriate for this diagnosis?

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Hopelessness is a feeling of despair and lack of optimism about the future. The appropriate outcome for this nursing diagnosis would be for the patient to display an improvement in their mood, indicating a renewed sense of hope and optimism. Sleeping well, avoiding risky behavior, and maintaining a healthy diet are important for overall health, but they are not directly related to the nursing diagnosis of hopelessness.

The Nurse Caring for a Patient Admitted with Severe Depression