A Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder Has

Multiple Choice

A newly admitted patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has lost 20 pounds over the past month and has suicidal ideation. The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for 1 week without remission of symptoms. Select the priority nursing diagnosis.

A) Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements
B) Chronic low self-esteem
C) Risk for suicide
D) Hopelessness