Prioritizing Nursing Interventions for Depressive Disorders

Medium Mental Health Concepts Mood Disorders

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The client expresses feelings of hopelessness and states, "I feel like my life is not worth living anymore." Which of the following nursing interventions is priority at this time?

Assess the client's risk for self-harm.

Encourage the client to engage in daily activities.

Teach the client coping strategies for managing stress.

Provide education on the effects of antidepressant medications.

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