A Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder Has

Multiple Choice

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

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