While Performing a Health History, the Patient Seems to Be

Multiple Choice

While performing a health history, the patient seems to be sad with a loss of interest in daily activities. The nurse wants to do a thorough assessment for depression. The nurse knows, in assessing the patient for depression, to ask which of the following questions?

A) "Is it okay if we talk about your feelings of sadness?"
B) "Many patients feel sad when they are in the hospital. Do you feel alone?"
C) "Over the past 2 weeks have you felt down, depressed, or hopeless?"
D) "You seem to be sad. Do you want me to get someone for you to talk to?"