Question

the nurse is assessing a client who is admitted with a diagnosis of depression. which findings are characteristic of depression?

grandiose ideation.
self-destructive thoughts.
suspiciousness of others.
a negative view of self and the future.

Explanation:

Analyze clinical features of depression

• Grandiose ideation is characteristic of mania or bipolar disorder, not depression.
• Suspiciousness of others is characteristic of paranoid or psychotic disorders.
• Self-destructive thoughts and a negative view of self and the future are classic cognitive and behavioral manifestations of major depressive disorder (Beck's cognitive triad).

Evaluate multiple-choice options

• "Self-destructive thoughts" and "A negative view of self and the future" are both correct characteristics.
• In standard nursing examinations (such as NCLEX select-all-that-apply or multi-select formats), both of these options represent key clinical findings for a client with depression.

Answer:

• Grandiose ideation.
• Self-destructive thoughts. (Correct answer)
• Suspiciousness of others.
• A negative view of self and the future. (Correct answer)