During the assessment of a mental health client, it is crucial for the nurse to thoroughly check for symptoms of depression. Which symptom is indicative of Depression?

Choice A rationale
The absence of suicidal ideation is a positive outcome for a client diagnosed with a depressive disorder. This indicates that the client is not experiencing thoughts of self-harm or death, which is a common symptom of severe depression.
Choice B rationale
Returning to work or school signifies that the client is able to resume normal activities and responsibilities, indicating an improvement in their mental health.
Choice C rationale
While it’s important for the client to report no side effects from medication, it’s not necessarily an expected outcome for a client diagnosed with a depressive disorder. Antidepressant medications can often have side effects, and managing these is part of the treatment process.
Choice D rationale
Expressing hopefulness for the future is a positive sign as it indicates that the client is not experiencing feelings of hopelessness, a common symptom of depression.
Choice E rationale
Regular sleep patterns, such as sleeping for 8 hours each night, are beneficial for mental health and can help in the management of depressive symptoms.

Step 1 is to determine the amount of medication to administer. The order is for Haldol 2mg IM stat. The available medication is Haldol 5mg/ml. To find out how many ml’s to administer, you would divide the ordered dose by the available dose. So, 2mg ÷ 5mg/ml = 0.4 ml.